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10 Euros International Year of Astronomy

Issuer Bank of Greece
Year 2009
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Reverse description The reverse depicts a detailed spiral galaxy rendered in high relief at center, its sweeping arms evoking the grandeur of deep space. The commemorative inscription 'ΔΙΕΘΝΕΣ ΕΤΟΣ ΑΣΤΡΟΝΟΜΙΑΣ' (International Year of Astronomy) arcs along the upper portion of the periphery, while the year '2009' appears in the lower field. The composition celebrates the UNESCO/IAU International Year of Astronomy, referencing the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first use of the astronomical telescope. The engraving style is precise and scientific in character, with the galaxy occupying the dominant central position.
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Edge Smooth with ten indentations (Spanish flower)
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