20 Euro Cents (1st map) 2002-2006 front 20 Euro Cents (1st map) 2002-2006 back
20 Euro Cents (1st map) 2002-2006 photo
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20 Euro Cents 1st map

 
Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin) 5.74 g 22.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Greece
Period
Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2002-2006
Value
20 Euro Cents 0.20 EUR = USD 0.22
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin)
Weight
5.74 g
Diameter
22.25 mm
Thickness
2.14 mm
Shape
Spanish flower
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#117
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, symbolizes the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
LL
EURO
CENT

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Smooth with seven indentations ("Spanish flower")

Comment

The coin is issued in bankrolls and the above mint sets:

2002 Official Issue Hellenic Coin Set: The Official Blister 2002 was issued on 31 October 2002 with a mintage of 50,000 pieces. It 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.