2 Euros 1821 Greek Revolution

Issuer Greece
Year 2021
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Value 2 Euros
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight 8.5 g
Diameter 25.75 mm
Thickness 2.20 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#338
Obverse description The design features the Greek flag at the centre, encircled by laurel branches. Inscribed along the inner edge are the wordings ‘1821 – 2021 200 YEARS SINCE THE GREEK REVOLUTION’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’. Visible, at the bottom, between two laurel branches, are a palmette (the minmark of the Greek Mint) and the signature of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering 1821 – 2021 200 XPONIA AΠO THN ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ EΠANAΣTAΣH ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
(Translation: 200 Years of The Greek Revolution)
Reverse description A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
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 2021 - - 1 470 000
2021 - In set - 20 000
2021 - Proof - 10 000
Numisquare ID 4954695770
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