2 Euro 2015, 30 Years of the European Union Flag [Greece]

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2 Euro 2015, 30 Years of the European Union Flag [Greece]
  • Country: Greece
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 8.5 g
  • Name: 30 Years of the European Union Flag
  • Metal: Nordic Gold
  • Bimetal: center - nickel plated with nickel brass, ring - copper-nickel alloy
  • Designation: Cu-Ni-Zn
  • Plating: Nickel
  • Denomination: 2 Euro
  • Currency Unit: Euro
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Summary: KM# 272
  • Diameter: 25.75 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, a large numeral 2 on the left, with the English inscription 'EURO' to its right, translating to '2 Euro'. Below the letter 'O' is the engraver Luc Luycx's initials 'LL'. The inscription is placed over the outlines of a map of Europe. From these outlines, six vertical parallel lines extend upwards and downwards, each ending with one of 12 stars.
  • Obverse
    Along the rim on the outer ring, 12 stars of the European Union are evenly distributed. On the inner disc, at the top and right, is the issuing country's name 'ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΉ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΊΑ' (Hellenic Republic) and the inscription '1985—2015'. In the central part is the European flag against a stylized globe, surrounded by 12 human figures. On the right is the Athens Mint mark (acanthus leaf), and below it near the disc's edge are the artist Georgios Stamatopoulos's initials 'ΓΣ'.

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