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5 Euros Iris Hellenica
2020 year| Billon (.333 silver) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 3.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
A colorful iris.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΕΝΔΗΜΙΚΑ ΦΥΤΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΑΣ
IRIS HELLENICA
2020
Translation:
ENDEMIC FLORA OF GREECE
IRIS HELLENICA
2020
Engraver: Maria Andonatou
Edge
Plain
Comment
Iris hellenica was described as a new species in 2010. Resembling Iris germanica, a widely cultivatedplant of hybrid origin, it is distinguishable primarily by its smaller height (25-55 cm), smaller leaves,
fruits and seeds and the lighter bluish-purple tint of its flowers. It blooms from May to early June.
Its main distribution is in the mountains of the northern Peloponnese (Kyllini, Chelmos, Saitas,
Erymanthos), where it is mostly found in openings of Greek fir (Abies cephalonica) forest, as well as in
rocky areas, at altitudes of 1,300-1,800 metres. Populations of Iris hellenica have also been discovered
on Mount Oiti in Central Greece, indicating a phytogeographical affinity between the mountains of that
region and of the northern Peloponnese. This can be explained by the fact that the two regions, separated
today by the Corinthian Gulf, were once united (until 900,000 y ears ago).
Interesting fact
The Iris Hellenica coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced in limited quantities for collectors. It is made of Billon, an alloy of copper and silver, and weighs 17 grams. The coin features a depiction of the Iris flower, which is the national flower of Greece, on one side, and the Greek goddess Athena on the other. The coin's design is meant to symbolize the beauty and rich history of Greece, and it is a popular collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Iris Hellenica) 2020 coin.
