Coin Monaco 2 Euros Commemorative. Proof - Marquisat de Baux - 2025

This 2 euro commemorative coin, struck in Proof quality, is issued by Monaco in 2025. It pays tribute to the Marquisate of Baux and is part of a historical tradition linking Monaco to other territories.

The coin is bimetallic, combining two different alloys to form a distinctive whole. It weighs 8.5 grams and has a diameter of 25.75 millimeters. The coin is 2.2 millimeters thick and has a conventional round shape for coins of this value.

The mintage is limited to 15,000 copies, making it a relatively rare coin. The Proof quality attests to the special care taken in striking, with a sharp relief and shiny surfaces, contrasting with a matte background.

The coin refers to a specific historical event: the election of Baux as a marquisate by Louis XIII in 1642, for the benefit of Hercules Grimaldi, son of Prince Honoré II of Monaco. This historical link between the two territories is commemorated by this issue. Although the official link ended with the French Revolution, it persists in the collective memory, with the title of Marquis of Baux traditionally held by the Hereditary Prince of Monaco, currently Prince Jacques.

The outer ring of the coin features the twelve stars of the European Union, a common symbol on all 2 euro coins issued by euro zone member countries. The absence of information regarding the issuing institution and the mint suggests that these are the usual Monegasque institutions responsible for these operations.