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20 000 Drachmes Olympics
1996 year| Gold (.917) | 16.97 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 20 000 Drachmes (20 000 GRD) |
| Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 16.97 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#85121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Ancient javelin throwers, CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS
Edge
Lettering: Citius Altius Fortius
Interesting fact
The 1996 Greek Olympics 20,000 Drachma gold coin features a unique design, showcasing the ancient Olympic Games, which took place in Greece in 776 BC. The obverse side of the coin depicts a relief of a Greek athlete holding a laurel branch, symbolizing victory, while the reverse side features the Olympic flame and the logo of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of the rich history and culture of Greece and the Olympic Games.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 000 Drachmes (Olympics) 1996 coin.
