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500 Drachmes Olympic Torch Runner
2000 year| Copper-nickel | 9.54 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 500 Drachmai (500 GRD) |
| Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9.54 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Runner receiving Olympic torch, engraver's initials to the left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΚ
ΑΦΗ ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑΚΗΣ ΦΛΟΓΑΣ 2000
Translation: Passing of the Olympic Torch 2000
Engraver: Konstantinos Kazakos
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 500 Drachmes (Olympic Torch Runner) coin from Greece, issued in 2000, features a unique design that showcases the Olympic Torch Relay, which is a symbol of the Olympic Games. The coin's design depicts a runner holding the Olympic torch, surrounded by the words "OLYMPIC GAMES" in Greek and the year "2000" at the bottom. This coin was issued to commemorate the Olympic Games held in Sydney, Australia in 2000.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Drachmes (Olympic Torch Runner) 2000 coin.
