Brief Monaco History Monaco is named after Monoikos, the Greek for Hercules, who is reputed to have formed the Monaco headland during one of his twelve labours. It has been ruled by the Rainier family since 1297, except for a brief period during the French Revolution, but enjoys a customs union with France. It is a Principality, and is the world's second smallest sovereign state, after the Vatican. Monaco consists of Monacoville, its capital, Monte Carlo, and a small industrial area.
Monaco Gold Coins Monaco's coin denominations, their weights and sizes, have closely followed those of France, except that they naturally feature the ruling family of Monaco. Monagesque gold coins are much scarcer than their French counterparts.
Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.5 | 32.0000 | .920 | .9466 | |
|
100 Francs
|
34 | 32.2581 | .900 | .9355 |
|
20 Francs
|
21 | 6.4516 | .900 | .1867 |
Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.Please telephone for current prices and availability.
| Date | Denomination | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1879-A | 20 Francs | Prince Charles III | good Fine | 50,000 | Yes | £155 | $235 |
| 1896-A | 100 Francs | Prince Albert | VF | 20,000 | Sold | £295 | $450 |
| 1896-A | 100 Francs | Prince Albert | about VF | 20,000 | Yes | £730 | $1,095 |
| 1966 | 200 Francs | Grace Rainier III 10th Anniversary of Marriage | about Unc | 20,000 | Yes | £740 | $1,110 |
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Monaco Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Monaco, please look at our original Chard Coins
website.
Obverse of 100 Francs of Prince Albert I of Monaco
Reverse of 100 Francs of Albert I Prince of Monaco Showing the Motto "Deo Juvante"
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