20 Euro Cents 2006 [Monaco]

About the object

Country: Monaco
Weight: 5.74 g
Metal: Brass
Composition: Cu-Zn
Denomination: 20 Euro Cents
Currency: Euro
Orientation: Medal alignment
Reference: KM# 182
Diameter: 22.25 mm

Reverse

In the central part, on the right, are large numerals '20', below them a two-line inscription in English 'EURO / CENT'. To the right of the numerals is the engraver's mark of Luc Luycx 'LL'. In the central part on the left are the outlines of the eurozone countries. From them, six vertical parallel lines extend upwards and downwards, ending in 12 stars.

Obverse

Near the rim, forming an outer circle, are 12 stars symbolizing the countries of the European Union. At the top, within the inner circle, the state name in French 'MONACO'. At the bottom, the year of issue 2006. To the left of the date is the mintmark of the Paris Mint — a cornucopia, to the right — the personal mark of the Director of the Paris Mint, Hubert Larivière — a French hunting horn with waves. In the central part are the princely crown and the royal cypher of the reigning monarch, Prince Albert II.