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10 Euros Lord Byron
| Issuer | Bank of Greece |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Composition | Silver (.925) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the Greek state coat of arms — a white cross on a blue shield encircled by a laurel wreath — rendered in high relief. Surrounding the central motif are concentric grooved rings, lending a geometric, architectural quality to the design. Two color-printed national flags are positioned diagonally opposite one another: the Greek flag at upper right and the Union Jack at lower left, referencing the bond between Greece and Britain. The denomination '10 ΕΥΡΩ' appears along the upper rim in Greek characters, while the legend 'ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ' curves around the central device. Along the lower arc, the quotation '«WE ARE ALL GREEKS»' attributed to 'P.B.S.' (Percy Bysshe Shelley) is inscribed in Latin characters. |
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| Obverse lettering | 10 ΕΥΡΩ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ «WE ARE ALL GREEKS» P.B.S. (Translation: WE ARE ALL GREEKS P.B.S. 10 EURO HELLENIC REPUBLIC) |
| Reverse description | A finely modelled bust of Lord Byron is depicted in three-quarter right-facing view, rendered in high sculptural relief with detailed treatment of his characteristic curly hair, open collar, and cravat. The portrait is framed by a continuous Greek meander (key) border running along the inner rim, evoking classical antiquity and Byron's deep connection to Greece. The legend 'LORD BYRON' is inscribed vertically along the upper right field in Latin characters, while 'ΛΟΡΔΟΣ ΒΥΡΩΝ 1788–1824' curves along the lower arc in Greek and Latin characters, recording the poet's birth and death years. The year of issue '2022' appears to the left of the bust in the field. A small mint mark or decorative device is visible to the right of the portrait. |
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