6 Euros Year of Mathematics

Features

Issuer Greece
Period Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2018
Value 6 Euros
6 EUR = USD 6.47
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 10 g
Diameter 28.50 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
155617
References KM# 307
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Centenary of the Hellenic Mathematical Society

Obverse

The design contain a selection of mathematical symbols and equations arranged in geometric pattern. The Greek Coat of Arms is placed in the middle and is shown on a blue colour on the wreath and the cross. The denomination of "6 EURO" is printed below the crest, while the issue year "2018" is shown above it. The text "HELLENIC REPUBLIC" in Greek, partialy encircled the Coat of Arms.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
2018
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
6 ΕΥΡΩ

Translation:
2018
HELLENIC DEMOCRACY
6 EURO

Engraver: M. Antonatou

Reverse

The design features in the middle the Greek letter π (known as Pi) and refers to its value as one of the most important constants in mathematics. The central figure is surrounded by a collection of equations (E=mc2 etc.). The primary design is partly encircled by the Greek text “100 YEARS HELLENIC MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY”.

Script: Greek

Lettering: 100 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΜΑΘΗΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΙΑ

Translation: 100 YEARS OF HELLENIC MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY

Engraver: M. Antonatou

Edge

Plain

Mint

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

Comments

Greece has a rich tradition in mathematics since antiquity, with such figures as Thales, Pythagoras,
Euclid and Archimedes. By decision of the Ministry of Education, 2018 has been declared Year of
Mathematics to celebrate the centennial of the Hellenic Mathematical Society (HMS). Founded in 1918
in Athens with the mission of promoting the discipline and continuously improving mathematical education,
the HMS today counts more than 15,000 members and 34 regional branches, with a notable contribution
to the advancement of science and culture. To achieve its mission, the HMS conducts a range of activities,
such as the organisation of training programmes, the annual national conference on mathematical education
and three annual national mathematical competitions, the winners of which form the national team that
represents Greece in the Balkan and International Mathematical Olympiads. The HMS also publishes a
number of journals, as well as selected mathematical books by Greek and foreign authors.

Packaging: Coin box with Certificate of Authenticity
Minting quality: Proof

First colored 6 euro coin of Greece

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  1 500 $ 50 Proof

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