Despite not being a member of the European Union, in 1999 Monaco also adopted the euro. The country issued a starter kit in late in 2001, priced at Fr 100.
The design of the Monaco euro coins feature HSH Prince Rainier III designed by Pierre Rodier (EUR 2), a double portrait of HSH Prince Rainier III and HSH Hereditary Prince Albert designed by Henri Thiebaud (EUR 1), the Prince's seal designed by Robert B. Baron (10 - 20 - 50 cents), and the coat of arms of the Sovereign Princes of Monaco designed by Robert Cochet (1 - 2 - 5 cents) |