10 Euros Patras 2006

Features

Issuer Greece
Period Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2006
Value 10 Euros
10 EUR = USD 11
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 9.75 g
Diameter 28.25 mm
Thickness 1.92 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
36081
References KM# 218
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

Patras – The Cultural Capital of Europe for 2006

Obverse

The Greek national emblem along with the Rion-Antirion Bridge and the €10 denomination.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
10 ΕΥΡΩ

Translation:
HELLENIC REPUBLIC
10 EURO

Engraver: Geórgios Stamatópoulos

Reverse

Depiction of a boat and the inscription “PATRAS 2006”, surrounded by the inscription “Patras Cultural Capital of Europe”.

Scripts: Greek, Latin

Lettering:
ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΤΙΚΗ ΠΡΩΤΕΥΟΥΣΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΥΡΩΠΗΣ
ΠΑΤΡΑ 2006
EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE

Engraver: Geórgios Stamatópoulos

Edge

Smooth with five pairs of peripheral scallops ("Spanish flower")

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

In 2006, the city of Patras implemented a unique course which followed the history of Greek culture and development. Through music, drama, visual arts and dance, the capital of Achaea took advantage of the historical opportunity of being appointed as European Capital of Culture. This coin commemorates the event that signalled a new enlightened course for Patras and serves as a reminder of the fact that culture can stimulate the economy and promote development.
The coin is issued in BU quality in triptych blister set along with eight (8) Greek euro coins (€2, €1, €0.50, €0.20, €0.10, €0.05, €0.02, €0.01), minted in 2003 also in BU quality.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  20 000 Proof

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