| Issuer | Greece |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#384 |
| Obverse description | The design features a portrait of Penelope Delta. The theme is bordered by the wording ‘ΠΗΝΕΛΟΠΗ ΔΕΛΤΑ 1874-1941’ (‘PENELOPE DELTA 1874-1941’) and ‘ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ’ (‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’). To the left is a palmette (mintmark of the Greek Mint) and to the right the minting year. Penelope Delta was a pioneer of children’s literature in Greece. Generations of Greek children have been raised with her books, which remain popular. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag. |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering | ΠΗΝΕΛΟΠΗ ΔΕΛΤΑ 1874 – 1941 ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ 2024 ΣTAM |
| Reverse description | A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 2 EURO LL |
| Edge | Reeded with inscription. |
| Mint | National Mint of the Bank of Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date) |
| Mintage | 2024 - - 740 500 2024 - BU - 6 000 2024 - Proof - 3 500 |
| Numisquare ID | 3066877660 |
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