10 Euros Battle of Crete

€309,565.00
IssuerGreece
Year2021
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight34.1 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Coloured
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Geórgios Stamatópoulos
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#343
Obverse descriptionThe design depicts 4 quadrants whic (from the top left and clockwise) depict the flags of Greece,United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. The National emblem is at the centre encircled with `HELLENIC REPUBLIC` (in Greek) written. At the bottom the denomination is written: `10 EURO` (in Greek).
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ 10 ΕΥΡΩ
(Translation: HELLENIC REPUBLIC 10 EURO)
Reverse descriptionThe design depicts two soldiers, one with traditional Greek uniform battling in front of the Greek flag while standing in a depiction of the outline of the island of Crete. Above them, planes flying and paratroopers landing. Encircling the design it`s written `80 YEARS FROM THE BATTLE OF CRETE` (in Greek) and on the bottom left is the signature of the engraver and at the bottom right is the mint mark of the Hellenic mint.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering80 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΜΑΧΗ ΤΗΣ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ 1941 - 2021
(Translation: 80 YEARS FROM THE BATTLE OF CRETE 1941-2021)
EdgePlain
MintNational Mint of the Bank of
Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)
Mintage2021  - Proof - 2 500
Catalog ID4891591270
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