Monaco 2013 The 20th anniversary of the ONU joining
The 20th anniversary of the ONU joining
The Principality of Monaco was
granted observer status in June 1956 and became the 183rd United Nations
Member State on 28 May 1993.
Monaco has a long-standing tradition of peace and is deeply attached to purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, as international peace and security is the first objective of the Principality of Monaco. Our main areas of focus are the realization of sustainable development and eradication of poverty, notably Human Rights, economic and social development, protection of the environment, issues relating to oceans and the law of the sea, Sport for development and peace and multilingualism.
The coin depicts a dove with an olive branch, with in the middle of the arc, on the left side the cornucopia, and on the right side the punch, as the workshop Paris Mint mark. At the top, in semi-circle, the indication of the issuing country ‘MONACO’ and at the bottom, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘1993 ADMISSION À L'ONU 2013’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 1'200'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Monaco
Year of release - 2013
