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2022 - 35 years of the Erasmus programme
Common issue
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe.
The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus.
The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students.
As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries.
The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style.
The outer ring depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.
Issued date: July 2022
2021 - 200 years since the Greek Revolution
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.
2020 - 2500 years since the Battle of Thermopylae
The design depicts an ancient Greek helmet. Inscribed along the inner edge are the words “2500 YEARS SINCE THE BATTLE OF THERMOPYLAE” and “HELLENIC REPUBLIC”. Also inscribed in the background are the year of issuance “2020” and a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek mint). Visible down and right of the helmet is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). Although ending in defeat for the Greeks, the Battle of Thermopylae remains a timeless symbol of heroic resistance.
2020 - 100th anniversary Union of Thrace to Greece
At the center of the coin is a replica of an ancient Greek coin, Tetrobolus or Statere, minted during the third or fourth century BC. in the city of Abdera in Thrace, containing a griffin, a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. Around the arch is the Anthemion (a flower represented in a stylized form), symbol of the Athens Mint; the inscription "100 XPONIA AΠO THN ENΣΩMATΩΣH THΣ ΘPAKHΣ" (100 years since the incorporation of Thrace into Greece); the year of issue "2020" and the inscription "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ" (Hellenic democracy). Under the front legs of the griffin the monogram of the author George Stamatopoulos. On the outer edge 12 five-pointed stars representing the European Union.
2019 - Centenary of the birth of Manolis Andronicos
Manolis Andronicos (1919-1992) was one of Greece’s greatest archaeologists. His discovery of the royal tombs at Vergina in 1977 brought to light exquisite finds that attest to the splendour of ancient Macedonian civilisation. The design features a portrait of Manolis Andronicos. Inscribed along the inner edge at left is the name ‘MANOLIS ANDRONICOS 1919-1992’, along with the minting year and a palmette (mintmark of the Greek Mint); inscribed along the inner edge at right is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’. Also visible at the right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
2019 - Andreas Kalvos — 150 years in memoriam
Born in Zante, Andreas Kalvos (1792-1869) is one the most important modern Greek poets. Combining a solid neo-classicist education with the high ideals of Romanticism and archaicising with demotic Greek, he expressed both the revolutionary ideas of his time and his personal vision. The national side of the coin features a portrait of Andreas Kalvos. Inscribed along the inner edge at the left is the name ‘ANDREAS KALVOS 1792-1869’, along with the minting year and a palmette (mintmark of the Greek Mint); inscribed along the inner edge at the right is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’. Also visible at the right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
2018 - 75 years since the death of Kostis Palamas
The design features a portrait of the Greek poet Kostis Palamas (1859-1943). Inscribed along the inner edge at left is the wording "HELLENIC REPUBLIC" and the name "KOSTIS PALAMAS" (in Greek). Also inscribed is a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek Mint) and the year of issuance "2018". Visible at the lower right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
2018 - 70th anniversary of the union of the Dodecanese with Greece
The design features in the central part a rose, the canting badge of Rhodes, inspired from a coin minted by the ancient city of Rhodes, one of the most characteristic coins of the Dodecanese, with stylised waves fanning out from the centre. Inscribed along the inner edge is the wording "1948-2018 THE UNION OF THE DODECANESE WITH GREECE" and "HELLENIC REPUBLIC" (in Greek). Also visible at left is a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek mint) and, at right, the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
2017 - 60 years in memoriam of Nikos Kazantzakis
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
2017 - Archaeological site of Philippi
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 backgound 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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
2016 - 150 years since the Arkadi Monastery torching
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
2016 - 120 years since the birth of Dimitri Mitropoulos
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
2015 - 75 Years since the Death of Spyridon Louis
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).
2015 - 30th Anniversary of the Flag of Europe
2014 - 400 Years since the Death of El Greco
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” and the name of the issuing country “HELLENIC REPUBLIC”.
2014 - 150th Anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece
The inner part of the coin depicts a seven-pointed star inscribed in Greek with the words: “150 YEARS SINCE THE UNION OF THE IONIAN ISLANDS (EPTA’NISA) WITH GREECE 1864-2014”, the name of the issuing country “HELLENIC REPUBLIC” and the mint mark of the Greek State Mint. The spaces between the points of the star feature the symbols of the Ionian Islands. The entire design is encircled in a decorative stylised wave motif.
2013 - 2400th Anniversary of the founding of Plato's Academy
2013 - 100th Anniversary of the union of Crete with Greece
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).
2012 - 10 years of the Euro
Common issue
The Euro-sign in the centre of the coin shows that the Euro has become an element of particular importance in Europe as well all over the world as the Euro evolved to a global player in the international monetary system in the last 10 years. The design elements around the Euro-symbol on the coin 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 initials AH of the artist appear under the image of the ECB tower. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 2002-2012 appears at the bottom.
2011 - The organization of World Games SPECIAL OLYMPICS – ATHENS 2011
The center of the coin shows the emblem 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 center of the sun. Around the image is written the sign XIII SPECIAL OLYMPICS W.S.G. ATHENS 2011 as well as the issuing country ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ. The mintmark is also depicted in between.
2010 - 2.500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon
The coin commemorates the 2.500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon. The centre 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.
2009 - Ten years of economic and monetary union (EMU) and the birth of the euro
Common issue
The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the artist 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.
2007 - 50th anniversary of signing of the Treaty of Rome
2004 - Athens Olympic Games in 2004