2 Euro 10th Anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union

Greece (Hellenic Republic) · 2009

A bimetallic commemorative 2 euro coin featuring a primitive human figure merging into the euro symbol on the inner core, surrounded by the twelve stars of the European Union on the outer ring.

Country: Greece (Hellenic Republic)
Year: 2009
Denomination: 2 Euro
Grade: About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minor circulation marks

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Overview

A bimetallic commemorative 2 euro coin featuring a primitive human figure merging into the euro symbol on the inner core, surrounded by the twelve stars of the European Union on the outer ring.

Historical significance

Issued across all eurozone countries in 2009 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the creation of the euro currency.

Obverse (front)

Features a design by Georgios Stamatopoulos depicting a stylized human figure whose arm extends into the euro symbol (€), accompanied by the legend 'ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ' and 'ONE 1999-2009', encircled by the 12 stars of the EU.

Reverse (back)

Common geographical representation of Europe showing the European continent with the value '2 EURO' superimposed, set against a background of six vertical lines punctuated by stars.