Greek Euro Coins
 2-euro commemorative circulation coin Olympic Games in Athens 2004 |
The Discobolus of Myron, the great Greek sculptor of the 5th century B.C., according to a Roman era bronze replica at the British Museum in London. To the left is the logo of the Olympic Games "ATHENS 2004" and the five Olympic circles. |
 2-euro denomination |
Depicting a scene from mythology, i.e. Europa being abducted by Zeus in the shape of a bull (from a mosaic in Sparta). |
 1-euro denomination |
Depicting an Owl (design taken from an ancient Athenian 4-drachma coin). |
 50-cent denomination (50 λεπτά) |
Depicting Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936) One of Greece’s most important political figures. Seven times Prime Minister, Eleftherios Venizelos was a pioneer in social reform and a versatile diplomat. He played a prominent role in the victorious military campaigns of 1912-1920. |
 20-cent denomination (20 λεπτά) |
Depicting Ioannis Capodistrias (1776-1831) A leading national and European politician and diplomat, first Governor (1830-1831) of Greece after the War of Independence. After taking charge of the final stage of the revolution and playing a decisive role in the ultimate victory, Ioannis Capodistrias made notable contributions in such fields as domestic policy, education, justice, public works, social welfare, agriculture, stock breeding, trade and shipping. |
 10-cent denomination (10 λεπτά) |
Depicting Rigas Velestinlis-Fereos (1757-1798) A forerunner and leading figure of Greek Enlightenment, Rigas Velestinlis-Fereos was also a visionary and a herald of the Balkans’ liberation from Ottoman rule. A fervent defender of the movement for Greece’s independence and a martyr of the then-enslaved nation. |
 5-cent denomination (5 λεπτά) |
Depicting a modern tanker ship. |
 2-cent denomination (2 λεπτά) |
Depicting a Corvette, i.e. a type of ship used during the Greek War of Independence (1821). |
 1-cent denomination (1 λεπτό) |
Depicting an advanced model of an Athenian trireme, dating from |
