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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Euro 2nd map
| Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 7.50 g | 23.25 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2007-2024 |
| Value | 1 Euro 1 EUR = USD 1.10 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 7.50 g |
| Diameter | 23.25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
A map of Western Europe, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
The coin is issued in bankrolls and the above mint sets:2007 Official Issue Hellenic Coin Set: The Official Blister 2007 is dedicated to the "Ancient coins of the Aegean Sea”. It was issued on 13 August 2007 with a mintage of 15,000 pieces. The blister contains the 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cent coins and 1, 2 euros. Greek euro coins feature a unique design for every one of the eight coins and they were all designed by Georgios Stamatopoulos. The minor coins depict Greek ships. The middle coins portray famous Greeks. The two large denominations show images of Greek history and mythology. All designs feature the 12 stars of the EU, the year of imprint, and a tiny symbol of the Bank of Greece (the anthemion flower).