February / March 2002

Even Monaco has fewer millionaires since the advent of the euro reduced the number of zeros on our bank account balances; the Italians losing thousands of multi-millionaires overnight. The 100-franc packet of 40 pieces (not all silver!) of Monaco euro coins, with the heads of Prince Rainier and Prince Albert on some coins, are valued at 15.25 euros, whereas the French sachets are a paltry 15.24. As only a limited number of Monégasque euros were minted, they were quickly snapped up and are already collectors’ items. …