2 Euro – 150th anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece (2014)

Image source: Emporium Hamburg / EZB

Additional information

Title / Occasion	150th anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece
Country	Greece
Denomination	2 Euro
Year of Issue	2014
Material	Base Metal
Fineness	CuNi / CuZnNi
Size (mm)	25.75
Weight	8.50 g
Shape	Round
Edge	Reeded; Star; ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΕΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
Quality	BU / Proof
Mint	National Mint of Greece
Mintmark	Palmette
Mintage	750000 / 2500
Special Techniques	Bi-metallic
Designer	Andonatou, Maria, Luycx, Luc (Rev), Stamatópoulos, Geórgios (Obv)

Description obverse

seven-pointed star with inscription '150 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΕΝΩΣΗ ΤΩΝ ΕΠΤΑΝΗΣΩΝ ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ 1864-2014 ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ', symbols of Ionian islands, sailing vessel of Phaiakians, tripod of Apollo, head of Ulysses, trident of Poseidon, Aphrodite on a scallop, lyra of Apollo, Kephalos, waves, 12 stars.