Coin Monaco 2 Euros Commemo. Proof 2017 - 200 years since the creation of the Prince's Carabinieri

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Marque de 3 chocs sur les arrêtes de la boîte en carton

Livré sous coffret officiel avec certificat

This 2-euro commemorative coin was issued by Monaco in 2017 to mark the 200th anniversary of the creation of the Corps of Carabiniers of the Prince (1817-2017). It is struck with a BE (Brilliant Uncirculated) finish quality.

The coin is bimetallic, with a cupro-nickel alloy centre and an aluminium bronze ring. It weighs 8.5 grams and has a diameter of 25.75 millimetres, with a thickness of 2.2 millimetres.

The obverse of the coin depicts a carabinier in uniform in front of the Palace of Monaco. At the top, the inscription "MONACO" is present, flanked by the mint mark and the mintmaster's mark. The lower part of the coin displays the years "1817-2017" and the inscription "CARABINIERS DU PRINCE". The outer ring of the coin features the twelve stars of the European flag.

The reverse of the coin presents a map of the European continent superimposed on a dynamic representation of the twelve stars of the European Union. The face value "2 EURO" is also indicated on this side.

The edge of the coin is finely milled and bears the inscription "2 **" repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted. The mint responsible for striking this coin is the Monnaie de Paris. The engraver is Luc Luycx.

The mintage of this commemorative coin is limited to 15,000 pieces.