GREECE COINS, 2 EUROS, SET COMMEMORATIVE ISSUES, VG-F, 24 ITEMS (2002-2022)

Description: GREECE COINS, 2 EUROS, SET COMMEMORATIVE ISSUES, BIMETALIC, VG-F, 24 ITEMS (2002-2022) DIAMETER: 25.75mm WEIGHT: 8.5gr DESCRIPTION: Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 12.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE courtesy: Wikipedia free encyclopedia AND Europa central bank description €2 commemorative coins are special euro coins minted and issued by member states of the eurozone as legal tender in all eurozone member states. Only the national obverse sides of the coins differ; the common reverse sides do not. The coins typically commemorate the anniversaries of historical events or draw attention to current events of special importance. In 2007, 2009, 2012 and 2015, there were common commemorative coins with only different national inscriptions. 1 and 2 euro coins are bimetallic (consisting of curponickel and brass-nickel alloys). The theme featured on the Latinized denomination side, common for both coins, is a map of the member-state European Union. 1 st/ 2 Euros, Athens 2004 Olympic Games, Discus Thrower, Greek Coin, Summer Olympics in Athens 2004, mintage:35 million coins The Discobolus (a classical Greek sculpture by Myron) is depicted in the centre of the coin. To the left of it is the logo of the Olympic games (ATHENS 2004) and the five Olympic Rings, while to the right the denomination of the coin is given in Greek (2 ΕΥΡΩ). The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design. The year mark is split around the star in the bottom centre (20*04), and the mint mark is to the upper left of the statue's head. 2nd/ Common Issued European coin, 2007, 50th Anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome, mintage: almost 4 million coins The center part of the coin shows the treaty signed by the original six member states of the European Coal and Steel Community, on a background symbolizing Michelangelo's paving on the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome where the treaty was signed. The translation of EUROPE is inscribed above the book, but within the central design, whereas the translation of TREATY OF ROME 50 YEARS appears above the design. The year mark and the name of the issuing country are inscribed below the design, and the twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin. 3rd/ Common Issued European coin,Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro, 2009, mintage: 4 million coins The center of the coin shows a stylized human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the sculptor appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999–2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin. 4th/ 25th Centenary of the Battle of Marathon, 2010, mintage: 2.5 million coins The inner part of the coin shows a synthesis of a shield and a runner/warrior symbolizing the battle for freedom and the noble ideals derived from the battle of Marathon. The bird on the shield symbolizes the birth of western civilization in its present form. Surrounding the centre is the Greek inscription ΜΑΡΑΘΩΝΑΣ/2500 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ/490 Π.Χ./2010 Μ.Χ. (Marathon/2,500 years/490 BC/2010 AD) and the name of the issuing country (ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ). The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin. 5th/ The Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens 2011, 1 million coins Description: The centre of the coin shows the symbol of the Games, a radiant sun, the "source of life that underlines the excellence and power of the athlete that takes part in the Games". "Excellence" is depicted in the olive branch, and "power" in the spiral form in the centre of the sun. Two inscriptions surround the centre on the right half, XIII SPECIAL OLYMPICS W.S.G. ATHENS 2011 and ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ, with the mint mark in between. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin. 6th/ Common Issued European coin, 2012, 10th Anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes, mintage:1 million coins The euro sign in the centre of the coin's design symbolizes that the euro has become an element of particular importance in Europe as well as all over the world as it evolved into a global player in the international monetary system in the last ten years. The design elements around the euro sign express the importance of the euro to the people, to the financial world (ECB tower), to trading (ships), to industry (factories), to the energy sector and research and development (wind power stations). The design was created by Austrian Mint). The artist's initials AH appear below the image of the ECB tower. The name of the issuing country in the national language(s) appears at the top (with the exception for Belgium, where it states "BE"), while the years 2002–2012 appear at the bottom. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin. 7th/ 2 Euros, Greek Coin 2002 Bull - Showing Europa being abducted by Zeus. Standard issue 8th/ 2013, 100th Anniversary of the Union of Crete with Greece, 754,000 Description: The inner part of the coin depicts Cretan rebels raising the Greek flag, a symbolic representation of Crete's struggle for Union with Greece. On the upper side, in circular sense and with capital letters the name of the issuing country 'Hellenic Republic' in Greek. Underneath the words: '100 years of the union of Crete with Greece' in Greek. On the right: '1913-2013' and the monogram of the Greek Mint. In exergue, 'ΣΤΑΜ' (monogram of the author G. Stamatopoulos). The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag. 9th/ 150th Anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece, 2014, mintage: 750.000 coins The 'Seven Point Star' symbolizes the "Ionian Dimension" ("Ιόνια Διάσταση"): the 'Group of Seven Islands' ("Ἑπτάνησα" / Eptanisa) in the Ionian Sea bore and inspired outstanding representatives in the fields of art, important musicians, poets, painters and politicians. 10th/ 400 Years since the Death of El Greco, 2014, mintage: 754.000 coins The inner part of the coin shows a portrait of Domenikos Theotokopoulos. The background features a typical figure from his work, illustrative of his technique. On the left: the year 2014 and the characteristic signature of the artist (‘Domenikos Theotokopoulos Epoiei’). On the right: the mint mark of the Greek State Mint. The entire design is encircled in an inscription reading in Greek ‘DOMENIKOS THEOTOKOPOULOS 1541-1614’ (‘ΔΟΜΗΝΙΚΟΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ 1541-1614’) and the name of the issuing country ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’(‘ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ’). The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag. 11th/ 2 Euros 2015 Flag commemorative Greek Coin, Common Issued European coin, 30th Anniversary of the Flag of Europe, mintage: 750.000 coins Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. 12th/ 75 Years since the Death of Spyridon Louis, 2015, mintage: 750.000 coins The design shows Spyros Louis and the cup that he was awarded, against the background with the Panathenaic Stadium. Inscribed along the inner edge is the country of issuance "HELLENIC REPUBLIC" and "75 YEARS IN MEMORIAM OF SPYROS LOUIS" (in Greek). Above the cup appears the year of issuance "2015" and to the right a palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint). Visible at the bottom of the design is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). 13th/ 120 years from the birth of Dimitri Mitropoulos, 2016, mintage: 750.000 coins The design features the portrait of Dimitri Mitropoulos against the background of music notes. Inscribed along the inner edge at left is the wording ‘120 YEARS OF THE BIRTH OF DIMITRI MITROPOULOS’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’, in Greek. At upper left apears the year of issuance ‘2016’ and a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek Mint). Visible at lower right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union. 14th/ 60 years in memorium of Nikos Kazantzakis, 2017, mintage: 750.000 coins Description: The design features a profile portrait of Nikos Kazantzakis, one of Greece’s greatest 20th century writers. Inscribed along the inner circle, at the left, is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ and the name ‘NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS’ (in Greek). At the top is the year of issuance ‘2017’ and at centre left a palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint). Also visible at lower right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union. 15th/ Archaeological site of Philippi, 2017, mintage: 750.000 coins The design features part of Basilica B and linear motifs inspired by a border pattern from an ancient Greek mosaic discovered at the site. Inscribed along the inner circle is the wording ‘ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF PHILIPPI’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ (in Greek). Also inscribed in the background is the year of issuance ‘2017’ and to the right a palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint). Visible at the lower left is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union. 16th/ 150 years from the Arkadi Monastery Torching, 2016, mintage: 750.000 coins The design features the Arkadi Monastery. Inscribed, at centre, is the wording ‘ARKADI MONASTERY’ and along the inner edge at left ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’, in Greek. Visible at upper right is the year of issuance ‘2016’ and below the central inscription a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek Mint). Inscribed at lower right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union. 17th/ 1948-2018 UNION OF THE DODECANESE, 2018, mintage: 750.000 coins 70 years from the Union of the Dodecanese with Greece 18th/ COSTIS PALAMAS, 2018, mintage: 750.000 coins Kostas Palamas was a Greek poet who wrote the words to the Olympic Hymn. He was a central figure of the Greek literary generation of the 1880s and one of the cofounders of the so-called New Athenian School 19th/ Andreas Calvos 2019, mintage: 750.000 coins 150 years in memoriam of Andreas Kalvos 20th/ Manolis Andronikos, 2018, mintage: 750.000 coins 100 years from the birth of Manolis Andronicos 21st/ 2500 years anniversary of Thermopylae battle, 2020 22nd/ 100th anniversary of the union of Thrace with Greece, 2020 23rd/ THE FIRST GREEK REGIMENT, 2022 24th/ 200 YEARS ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREEL REVOLUTION, 1821 – 2021 Their condition is F-XF!!! AUTHENTIC!!!You will take ONE SIMILAR WITH this one which you can see in the image.Combined LOTS in one shipping is cheaper!!!DO NOT PAY BEFORE SENDING YOU THE INVOICE WITH THE FINAL SHIPPING COSTS.If you want to purchase more than one eBay Items by indication "BUY IT NOW" please choose first "ADD TO CART" and continue until you complete your purchases. 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