-Greece 2 Euro Konstantinos Karatheodoris UNC 150 Years Since the Birth of Konstantinos Karatheodoris Coin Blister Konstantinos Karatheodoris (1873-1950) was one of the greatest mathematicians of the 20th century. He published most of his works in German and enjoyed the admiration of eminent scientists such as Einstein and Max Planck. -Greece 2 Euro Maria Callas 2023 UNC 100 Years Since the Birth of Maria Callas: A Remarkable Journey in the World of Opera 2023 marks a century since the birth of the incomparable Maria Callas, one of the most influential sopranos of the 20th century. Callas didn't just sing music; she infused it into our hearts with the intensity of her voice and her passionate performances. She emerged as the queen of opera, embodying great heroines on the operatic stage. Maria Callas revolutionized the world of lyric singing, brilliantly portraying the grand heroines of opera. -ERASMUS 2 Euro Erasmus Programme Greece UNC Commemorative issue: 35 Years of the Erasmus Programme. Obverse: The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. The outer ring depicts the twelve stars of the European flag. -Greece 2 Euro Greek Constitution UNC Commemorative issue: 200 Years since the First Greek Constitution Obverse: The design features the temple of Asclepius at Epidaurus with the statue of the god at centre. The theme replicates the reverse of a commemorative medal on the First National Assembly held by the revolted Greeks at Epidaurus, which was awarded to the Assembly members during the reign of king Otho. Inscribed along the inner edge is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ and ‘THE FIRST GREEK CONSTITUTION -Greece 2 Euro Bicentenary of the 1821 Greek Revolution UNC Obverse: The design features the Greek flag at the centre, encircled by laurel branches. Inscribed along the inner edge are the wordings ‘1821 – 2021 200 YEARS SINCE THE GREEK REVOLUTION’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’. Visible, at the bottom, between two laurel branches, are a palmette (the minmark of the Greek Mint). -Greece 2 Euro Battle of Thermopylae 2020 UNC Commemorative issue: 2.500 Years Since the Battle of Thermopylae Obverse: Helmet of ancient Hellenic warrior, encircled by meander motif and lettering. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag. -2 Euro Union of Thrace with Greece UNC Commemorative issue: 100 Years Since the Union of Thrace with Greece Obverse: An ancient Thracian drachma coin from Avdira, with a griffin, surrounded by the inscription in Greek (100th Anniversary of the Union of Thrace), a palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint) on the bottom left, the date on the bottom right, the state name below. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring. -Greece 2 Euro Manolis Andronicos UNC Commemorative issue: Centenary of the birth of Manolis Andronicos Obverse: Manolis Andronicos (1919-1992) was one of Greece’s greatest archaeologists. His discovery of the royal tombs at Vergina in 1977 brought to light exquisite finds that attest to the splendour of ancient Macedonian civilisation. The design features a portrait of Manolis Andronicos. Inscribed along the inner edge at left is the name ‘MANOLIS ANDRONICOS 1919-1992’, along with the minting year and a palmette (mintmark of the Greek Mint); inscribed along the inner edge at right is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’. -Greece 2 Euro Andreas Kalvos UNC Commemorative issue: Andreas Kalvos - 150 years in memoriam Obverse: Born in Zante, Andreas Kalvos (1792-1869) is one the most important modern Greek poets. Combining a solid neo-classicist education with the high ideals of Romanticism and archaicising with demotic Greek, he expressed both the revolutionary ideas of his time and his personal vision. The national side of the coin features a portrait of Andreas Kalvos. Inscribed along the inner edge at the left is the name ‘ANDREAS KALVOS 1792-1869’, along with the minting year and a palmette (mintmark of the Greek Mint); inscribed along the inner edge at the right is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’. -Greece 2 Euro Union of the Dodecanese with Greece UNC Commemorative issue: 70 Years Since the Union of the Dodecanese with Greece Obverse: A rose, the canting badge of Rhodes, inspired from a coin minted by the ancient city of Rhodes, one of the most characteristic coins of the Dodecanese, with stylised waves fanning out from the centre. Inscribed along the inner edge is the wording ‘1948-2018 THE UNION OF THE DODECANESE WITH GREECE’ and the country name. -Greece 2 Euro Kostis Palamas UNC Commemorative issue: Kostis Palamas – 75 years in Memoriam Obverse: The design features a portrait of the Greek poet Kostis Palamas (1859-1943).Kostis Palamas, who revitalised modern Greek poetry, was a towering figure in Greek literary life. He was an ardent supporter of ‘demotic’ (vernacular) Greek and contributed decisively to its recognition as a poetic medium. His funeral in 1943, attended by thousands of Athenians, turned into a massive demonstration against Nazi occupation. -Greece 2 Euro Archeological Site of Philippi UNC Commemorative issue: Archeological Site of Philippi The design features part of Basilica B and linear motifs inspired by a border pattern from an ancient Greek mosaic discovered at the site. Inscribed along the inner circle is the wording ‘ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF PHILIPPI’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ (in Greek). -Greece 2 Euro Nikos Kazantzakis UNC Commemorative issue: 60 Years in Memoriam of Nikos Kazantzakis Obverse: The design features a profile portrait of Nikos Kazantzakis, one of Greece’s greatest 20th-century writers. Inscribed along the inner circle, at the left, is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ and the name ‘NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS’ (in Greek). At the top is the year of issuance ‘2017’ and at the center-left a palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint). -Greece 2 Euro Special Olympics UNC Commemorative issue: XIIIth Special Olympics Obverse: The inner part of the coin shows the emblem of the Games, a radiant sun, the source of life that underlines the excellence and power of the athletes who take part in the Games, with excellence represented by the olive branch and power by the spiral starting from the center of the sun. Inscribed around the outer right-hand edge of the inner part are the caption “XIII SPECIAL OLYMPICS W.S.G. ATHENS 2011” and the name of the issuing country “ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ”, separated from one another by the mintmark. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union. -Greece 2 euro 2007 UNC Commemorative issue: 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. Obverse: The coin shows the Treaty document signed by the six founding countries on a background evoking the paving (designed by Michelangelo) of the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome, where the signing took place on 25 March 1957. ‘Treaty of Rome 50 years’, ‘EUROPE’, and the name of the issuing country appear in the respective languages of the euro area or in Latin. Thus, the legend differs from country to country, but the image is the same. The Treaty of Rome established the European Economic Community and ultimately led to the introduction of the euro in 1999 and the euro banknotes and coins in 2002. The anniversary was celebrated on 25 March 2007. The euro area countries have marked the occasion by jointly issuing this commemorative coin. Its design was selected following a competition organized by the European mints. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union. -Greece 2 Euro Olympic Games UNC Commemorative issue: XXVIIIth Olympic Games 2004 in Athens Obverse: The twelve stars of the European Union positioned around the outer circle surround the design of an ancient statue depicting a discobolus in his attempt to throw the discus. The base of the statue covers a small part of the coin's external ring (outer part). To the left is the logo of the Olympic Games 'ATHENS 2004' and the five Olympic circles, and to the right, one above the other, are the figure '2' and the word 'ΕΥΡΩ'. The yearmark is written in split form around the star positioned bottom centre, as follows: 20*04 and the mintmark is above the athlete's head to the left.