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10 Euros Olympics Torch Relay - Africa
2004 year| Silver (.925) | 34 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 34 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#110478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Torch relay bearer carrying the Olympic flame, running next to a temple column. On the background there is the map of Australia. The Olympic rings lie on the top of the coins and the denomination on the lower periphery.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10 EURO
Translation: 10 EURO
Engraver: Panagiotis Gravvalos
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 2004 Summer Olympics Torch Relay took the Olympic Flame across every habitable continent, returning to Athens, Greece. Every city which had hosted, will host, or coincidentally elected to host the Summer Olympics, the Winter Olympics and the Youth Olympics was revisited by the torch, as well as several other cities chosen for their international importance. The main reason why the torch relay went around the world was to highlight the fact that the Olympic Games were started in Greece (in ancient times) and in modern times have been held around the world and then took place in Greece in 2004. The relay was the first time the Olympic flame had travelled to Africa, India and South America. The flame was transported from country to country aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 747 called Zeus. On board the flame was carried and burned continuously in specially modified miners lamps.Interesting fact
The 2004 Greece Olympics Torch Relay - Africa silver coin features a unique design that showcases the Olympic flame being passed from one torchbearer to another, symbolizing the unity and spirit of the Olympic Games. The coin's design also includes the logo of the International Olympic Committee and the words "Olympic Games" in Greek and English. This coin is a rare and collectible item that commemorates a significant event in Olympic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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