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2 Euros Special Olympics
2011 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Reeded with lettering
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
Translation: Hellenic Republic
Comment
The 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games was a sporting event held from June 25th, 2011 to July 4th, 2011 in Athens, Greece. The opening ceremony of the games took place on June 25, 2011, at the Panathenaic Stadium, with the closing ceremony held on July 4, 2011. Over 7,500 athletes from 185 countries competed in 22 sports.This coin was in rolls and BU along with the official year KMS blister.
Interesting fact
The 2011 Special Olympics 2 Euro coin from Greece features a unique design that incorporates Braille letters and tactile elements to aid visually impaired individuals in identifying the coin. The coin's outer ring features a series of raised dots that spell out the words "Special Olympics" in Braille, while the inner circle has a different texture and features the coin's denomination in numerals. This design feature makes the coin more accessible and inclusive for people with visual impairments.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Special Olympics) 2011 coin.
