2 Euro Nikos Kazantzakis
Features
Country | Greece |
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Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
Year | 2017 |
Value | 2 Euro 2 EUR = 2.21 USD |
Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring |
Weight | 8.50 g |
Diameter | 25.75 mm |
Thickness | 2.20 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Commemorative issue
60 Years in Memoriam of Nikos Kazantzakis
Obverse
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.
Lettering:
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ 2017
ΝΙΚΟΣ ΚΑΖΑΝΤΖΑΚΗΣ
Translation:
HELLENIC REPUBLIC 2017
NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS
Engraver: George Stamatopoulos
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Lettering: 2 EURO LL
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Lettering: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
Translation: HELLENIC REPUBLIC
Comments
Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957) was one of Greece’s greatest 20th-century writers. He is known across the
world mostly for his novels, rich in metaphysical insight and iconic heroes, and translated into over 30 languages.
The coin was issued in bankrolls and in Proof quality in wooden box with certificate of authenticity and in BU quality on a coincard blister.
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Year | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||
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2017 | 744,000 | 3.14 | 3.14 | 3.45 | 3.45 | ||||||
2017 | 4,500 | 9.01 | Coincard Blister | ||||||||
2017 | 1,500 | Proof |
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