5 Euro Cents - Rainier III

5 Euro Cents - Rainier III - obverse5 Euro Cents - Rainier III - reverse

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Features

Issuer Monaco
Prince Rainier III (1949-2005)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 2001-2005
Value 5 Euro Cents
0.05 EUR = USD 0.05
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Copper plated steel
Weight 3.92 g
Diameter 21.25 mm
Thickness 1.67 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
206
References KM# 169,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Gad# MC174
Francesco Pastrone; 2021. Monnaies francaises, 1789-2021 (25th edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.

Obverse

The coat of arms of the Sovereign Princes of Monaco are encircled by the inscription "MONACO" and the twelve stars of Europe

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONACO
2001

Engraver: Robert Cochet

Reverse

A globe, next to the face value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 EURO
CENT LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Smooth

5 Euro Cents - Rainier III -  obverse

© Cyrillius

Mint

Mintmark of Monnaie de Paris Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Marks

Horseshoe Gérard Buquoy, Head of the engraving department, Monnaie de Paris (2000-2002)
Hunting horn Hubert Larivière, Head of the engraving department, Monnaie de Paris (2003-2011)

Comments

This coin was minted by France, and features the cornucopia and the mark of the general engraver:

  • 2001-2002 Horseshoe - Gérard Buquoy
  • 2004-2005 Hunting horn - Hubert Lariviere


Starter kit Monaco 2001 - 51,200 copies (photo Hervé Samarati)

Coffret Brillant Universel 2001 - Issue price €35

Coffret Belle Epreuve 2001 - Issuing price 120€.

Coffret Brillant Universel 2002 - Issuing price 35€.

Coffret Belle Epreuve 2004 - Price 198€ (France)

Box Belle Epreuve 1-2-5c 2005 - Price €35

2012 Coffret Brillant Universel 8 pieces vintage 2001 (photo Hervé Samarati)
Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies special edition 1,000 pieces - Issuing price €100

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
2001  Horseshoe 300 000 $ 11 $ 20 $ 20 70%
2001  Horseshoe 20 000 $ 32 13% BU set
2001  Horseshoe 3 500 1.2% Proof
2002  Horseshoe 40 080 $ 32 16% In BU sets only
2004  Hunting horn 14 999 $ 22 11% Proof
2005  Hunting horn 35 030 $ 32 22% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Euro Cents - Rainier III
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 1131
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 11.84
(EUR 11.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Euro Cents - Rainier III
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 890
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 44.15
(EUR 41.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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