2 Euro - Kostis Palamas: 75 years in memoriam (2018)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 300 |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Geórgios Stamatópoulos
Lettering:
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΊΑ
ΚΩΣΤΗΣ ΠΑΛΑΜΑΣ
2018
Description:
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 issue. Visible at the lower right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΊΑ
ΚΩΣΤΗΣ ΠΑΛΑΜΑΣ
2018
Description:
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 issue. Visible at the lower right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Edge
Lettering:
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
Description:
Translation: Hellenic Republic
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
Description:
Translation: Hellenic Republic
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 748,000 | Common | |
| 2018 | 2,000 | Proof | Unknown |