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5 Drachmes new lettering
| Issuer | Greece |
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| Year | 1982-2000 |
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| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
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| Obverse description | Large numeral '5' dominates the central field, rendered in bold modern lettering. The denomination legend ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ (Drachmes) is inscribed below the numeral in the same contemporary sans-serif typeface characteristic of this 'new lettering' issue. The circular legend ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ (Hellenic Republic) runs along the upper periphery, while the date flanked by two bullet points is positioned in the lower exergue area. |
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| Obverse lettering | ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ 5 ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ • 2000 • (Translation: HELLENIC REPUBLIC / 5 DRACHMES) |
| Reverse description | Bearded left-facing bust of Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, rendered in high relief with finely detailed wavy hair and a short beard, in a classical portrait style inspired by antique sculpture. The legend ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΗΣ (Aristotle) is inscribed vertically along the left field. The bust is centrally positioned and occupies most of the coin's face, with a plain field surrounding it. |
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