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The Principality of Monaco, located on the Mediterranean coast nine miles from Nice, has an area of 0.58 sq. mi. (1.9 sq. km.) and a population of 26,000. Capital: Monaco-Ville. The economy is based on tourism and the manufacture of cosmetics, gourmet foods and highly specialized electronics. Monaco also derives its revenue from a tobacco monopoly and the sale of postage stamps for philatelic purpose. Gambling in Monte Carlo accounts for only a small fraction of the country’s revenue. RULERS Rainier III, 1949-2005 Albert II, 2005- MINT PRIVY MARKS (a) - Paris (privy marks only) Horseshoe - 2001 and 2002 Heart – 2002-2003 French Horn with starfish in water – 2003- (p) - Thunderbolt - Poissy MONETARY SYSTEM 100 Euro Cents = 1 Euro |