2 Euro - Albert II - 800th Anniversary of the Construction of the First Castle on the Rock (2015)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| 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) | 2.16 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Lettering:
MONACO
1215 - FONDATION DE LA FORTERESSE - 2015
Description:
Tower on the top of the rock. At the top the name of the issuing country flanked by the Paris mint mark and the mint master mark. At the bottom, the inscription "Foundation of the fortress", flanked by the years "1215" and "2015". The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
MONACO
1215 - FONDATION DE LA FORTERESSE - 2015
Description:
Tower on the top of the rock. At the top the name of the issuing country flanked by the Paris mint mark and the mint master mark. At the bottom, the inscription "Foundation of the fortress", flanked by the years "1215" and "2015". The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
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**
Description:
Milled with inscription.
2**
Description:
Milled with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,000 | Proof | Unknown |