2 Euros 1821 Greek Revolution

€261,607.00
IssuerGreece
Year2021
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.20 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#338
Obverse descriptionThe 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 scriptGreek
Obverse lettering1821 – 2021 200 XPONIA AΠO THN ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ EΠANAΣTAΣH ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
(Translation: 200 Years of The Greek Revolution)
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription.
MintNational Mint of the Bank of
Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)
Mintage2021  - - 1 470 000
2021  - In set - 20 000
2021  - Proof - 10 000
Catalog ID4954695770
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