Coin Monaco 2 euros Albert II (circulation) - 2022

This 2 euro coin, minted in 2022, is issued by the Principality of Monaco and depicts Prince Albert II. It is a circulation coin, intended for use in everyday transactions.

The coin is bimetallic, which means it is made of two different alloys. The center of the coin is made of nickel brass, an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc, giving it a silver color. The outer ring is made of cupronickel, an alloy of copper and nickel, which gives it a more golden color. The total weight of the coin is 8.5 grams, its diameter is 25.75 millimeters and its thickness is 2.20 millimeters.

The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Prince Albert II, sovereign of Monaco since 2005. The representation of the prince is surrounded by the twelve stars of the European Community, symbolizing the European Union. The engraver of this face is Pierre Jauvaudin.

The reverse of the coin displays a map of the European continent. This map is represented on a dynamic background composed of the twelve stars of the European Union. The engraver of this face is Luc Luycx.

The minting quality of this coin is UNC (Uncirculated), which means it has not been circulated and is in a state of preservation close to that of a newly minted coin. This 2 euro coin is a numismatic testimony of the Principality of Monaco and its sovereign.