2 Euros Exodus of Messolonghi

Commemorative issue

200 years from the Exodus of Messolonghi

Obverse

Script: Greek

Lettering:
200 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΕΞΟΔΟ ΤΟΥ ΜΕΣΟΛΟΓΓΙΟΥ
2026
EΛΛHNIKH ΔHMOKPATIA
ΣTAM

Translation:
200 YEARS FROM THE EXODUS OF MESSOLONGHI
HELLENIC REPUBLIC
STAM

Designer: Geórgios Stamatópoulos

Reverse

A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 EURO
LL

Designer: Luc Luycx

Edge

Reeded with inscription HELLENIC REPUBLIC in Greek

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ ★

© albinh (CC BY-NC-SA)

Mint

National Mint of the Bank of Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece (1972-date)

See also

• War
• Map
• Independence

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