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50 Euros Epidaurus
| Issuer | Bank of Greece |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Value | 50 Euros |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a stylised ancient Greek theatrical mask as the primary design element, rendered in high relief against a plain field. This iconic mask, emblematic of classical Greek drama, is depicted in a frontal orientation with characteristic exaggerated features. Below the mask, the denomination 50 ΕΥΡΩ and the date 2022 are inscribed in Greek characters within the lower field. |
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| Mintage | 2022 - Proof - 1,500 |
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Part of the Bank of Greece's ongoing Archaeological Sites series, this miniature gold issue commemorates the sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose ancient theatre remains one of the best-preserved in the Greek world. The sanctuary functioned for centuries as a major healing center, drawing pilgrims from across the Mediterranean who submitted to ritual incubation — sleeping within the temple precinct in hope of curative dreams.
The 1g format places it among the smallest gold coins in regular Greek issue, a denomination tier introduced largely to meet collector demand for accessible precious-metal pieces rather than any circulatory purpose.