| Official Name: | Principality of Monaco |
| National Name: | Principaute de Monaco |
| Monetary Units: | Monegasque franc (equals the French franc). In 1969, the French franc replaced the Monegasque franc. Currently, 1 French franc (F) = 100 centimes |
| Location: | Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, on the southern coast of France, near the border with Italy. |
| Mineral Resources: | None. |
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Anatase Monaco Scott 1723 2.10 franc |
Albite (Feldspar) Monaco Scott 1724 2.30 franc |
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Rutile Monaco Scott 1725 3.20 franc |
Chlorite Monaco Scott 1726 3.80 franc |
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Brookite Monaco Scott 1727 4.00 franc |
Quartz Monaco Scott 1728 6.00 franc |
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This set of 6 stamps was issued on 4 Sep 1990 and shows natural, unpolished micro-mineral specimens. |
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