2 Euro - Rainier III (2001 - 2004)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 174 |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Obverse
Engraved by Pierre Givaudin
Lettering:
MONACO
2002
MONACO
2002
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Edge
Lettering:
2 * * 2 * * 2 * * 2 * * 2 * * 2 * *
Description:
Reeded with inscription.
2 * * 2 * * 2 * * 2 * * 2 * * 2 * *
Description:
Reeded with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 923,476 | Common | |
| 2001 | 20,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2001 | 3,500 | Proof | Rare |
| 2002 | 496,016 | Common | |
| 2002 | 40,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2003 | 228,018 | Common | |
| 2004 | 14,999 | Proof | Not Common |