Monaco 2 Eur 2017 Carabiniers from Monaco

On December 8, 1817 the "Carabiniers du Prince" was freely translated into the Prince's Police. They are the personal guards of the Prince of Monaco and... Read more
€995.00

Additional Information

SKU MC17-2EURO3
Theme Carabiniers du Monaco
Worth 2 euro
Metal Koper-nikkel-messing
Country Monaco
Quality PROOF
Circulation 15.000
Year 2017
Weight 8,5 gram
Diameter 25,75
Category Special 2 euro coins

Product Description

On December 8, 1817 the "Carabiniers du Prince" was freely translated into the Prince's Police. They are the personal guards of the Prince of Monaco and his family. Under different titles these guards still exist today. The Carabiniers were founded by Honoré Grimaldi. There have been several reorganisations but the Carabiniers have never actually ceased to exist. Every day at 11.55 they perform the æChanging of the GuardÆ. There is also a music corps within the Carabiniers. Strangely enough they are under the command of an officer of the French army. In the foreground on the right side of the coin is an image of a Carabinier dressed in the modern uniform of this time. On the left side of the coin a Carabinier is depicted in the uniform of the year 1817. In the background is the entrance of the palace of Prince Albert of Monaco. At the top of the coin is the country name Monaco while at the bottom is the text æCarabiniers du PrinceÆ. Above this text the years 1817 and 2017 are shown. The coin is presented in a luxurious package and is supplied with a certificate.