10 Euros Olympics Torch Relay - North and South America

Issuer Greece
Year 2004
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 10 Euros
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 34 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Obverse: Panagiotis Gravalos
Reverse: Panagiotis Gravvalos
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#233
Obverse description The design consist of the emblem of the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, a wreath made from an olive tree branch, or kotinos, a reference to the ancient Olympic Games, where the kotinos was the official award of Olympic champions. The wreath around Olympic rings are enclosed in a circle surrounded by 12 stars.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΘΗΝΑ 2004 10 ΕΥΡΩ
(Translation: Athens 2004 10 Euro)
Reverse description Torch relay bearer carrying the Olympic flame, running next to a temple column. On the background there is the map of Australia. The Olympic rings lie on the top of the coins and the denomination on the lower periphery.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 10 ΕURO
(Translation: 10 EURO)
Edge Plain
Mint National Mint of the Bank of
Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)
Mintage 2004 - Proof - 10 000
Numisquare ID 6313556810
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