Prince Albert II (2006 – 2024)
At a glance
| Country | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Year | 2006 |
| Coin type | Circulation coin |
| Mintage | varies by year & mint – see table below ↓ |
| Catalogue number | MC-06 K1 |
| Designer | Nicolas Cozon |
| Rarity | €€€€€ what does this mean? |
| Edge lettering |  |
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Coin description
Prince Albert II (b. 1958), reigning prince since 2005, is depicted on the country's circulation coin. The name "Monaco" identifies the issuing state.
More about the motif
Albert II ascended to the throne of the Principality of Monaco in 2005 following the death of his father, Rainier III, continuing the House of Grimaldi's rule, which has governed the principality almost without interruption since the 13th century. He is the son of Rainier III and the American actress Grace Kelly. Albert II is notably active in international environmental and climate advocacy, having founded his own foundation dedicated to the cause in 2006.
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Mintages by year & mint
| Year | Mintage |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 11.180 (– / 11.180) |
| 2009 | 258.000 (8.000 / –) |
| 2010 | 25.000 (– / 25.000) |
| 2011 | 1.039.052 (7.000 / –) |
| 2012 | 1.082.373 (– / –) |
| 2013 | 10.000 (10.000 / –) |
| 2014 | 780.000 (8.000 / –) |
| 2015 | 1.306.782 (– / –) |
| 2016 | 864.645 (– / –) |
| 2017 | 1.391.528 (8.000 / –) |
| 2018 | 934.771 (– / –) |
| 2019 | 1.195.119 (– / –) |
| 2020 | 1.007.000 (7.000 / –) |
| 2021 | 1.035.000 (– / –) |
| 2022 | 1.050.000 (– / –) |
| 2023 | 1.000.000 (– / –) |
| 2024 | 1.100.000 (– / –) |
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Technical data
| Face value | 2 euro |
|---|---|
| Material | Bimetallic – outer ring: cupronickel; centre: three layers (nickel-brass / nickel / nickel-brass) |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.20 mm |
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