2 Euro Penelope Delta

€421,064.00
IssuerGreece
Year2024
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#384
Obverse descriptionThe 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.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΠΗΝΕΛΟΠΗ ΔΕΛΤΑ 1874 – 1941 ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ 2024 ΣTAM
Reverse descriptionA 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 scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription.
MintNational Mint of the Bank of
Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)
Mintage2024  - - 740 500
2024  - BU - 6 000
2024  - Proof - 3 500
Catalog ID3066877660
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