All of the coins are inscribed with the word "Monaco" and the twelve stars of Europe.
The Monégasque euro coins are minted by the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint).
However, the first sets of coins were minted, as preparation, in 2001.
Hence the first euro coins of Monaco were minted with the year 2001 instead of 2002.
With the accession of Prince Albert II, new designs were warranted and these were issued in December 2006.