20 Drachmes 1990-2000 front 20 Drachmes 1990-2000 back
20 Drachmes 1990-2000 photo
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20 Drachmes

 
Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) 7 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Greece
Period
Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1990-2000
Value
20 Drachmai (20&nbspGRD)
Currency
Third modern drachma (1954-2001)
Composition
Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#579
Rarity index
3%

Reverse

Bust of Dionysios Solomos facing forward, engraver's initials at base of bust.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
Δ. ΣΟΛΩΜΟΣ
Κ.Κ.

Translation: D. SOLOMOS

Designer: Konstantinos Kazakos

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Dionysios Solomos (1798-1857), a poet from Zakynthos and author of the Greek national anthem.

Interesting fact

The 20 Drachmes coin from Greece features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. On one side of the coin, there's an image of a warrior from ancient Greece, while the other side features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena. This design was chosen to symbolize the country's rich cultural heritage and its strong connection to the ancient civilization.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990  - - - - - -
1992  18645000 - - - - - -
1994  27640000 - - - - - -
1998  26419000 - - - - - -
2000  17048000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Drachmes 1990-2000 coin.