a second issued of 25 centime and 1 franc notes with different color schemes. The violet 25 centime notes are available with and without embossing, which was used to validate the notes, but the process was soon discontinued as a cost-cutting measure. The embossed notes have a crowned shield with diamond pattern at center, encircled by the text Principauté de Monaco, and are available with circles of two different diameters. See also Monégasque euro coins References External links Non Fungible Tokens 1995 disestablishments in Europe Currencies of Europe Currencies of Monaco History of Monaco Modern obsolete currencies Currencies replaced by the euro France–Monaco relations 1837 establishments in Europe