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2 Euro Commemorative (Dimitris Mitropoulos Centennial)
Greece · 2016
A bimetallic commemorative coin featuring a portrait of the Greek conductor and composer Dimitris Mitropoulos on the national side and the standard common European map on the reverse side.
- Country
- Greece
- Year
- 2016
- Denomination
- 2 Euro
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Overview
A bimetallic commemorative coin featuring a portrait of the Greek conductor and composer Dimitris Mitropoulos on the national side and the standard common European map on the reverse side.
Historical significance
Issued by Greece in 2016 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dimitris Mitropoulos (1896-1960), a world-renowned Greek conductor, pianist, and composer.
Obverse (front)
Features a profile portrait of Dimitris Mitropoulos facing left, set against a background of stylized musical notes and inscriptions in Greek reading '100 YEARS FROM THE BIRTH OF DIMITRIS MITROPOULOS' and 'HELLENIC REPUBLIC' along with the year 2016. Surrounded by the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse (back)
Standard common 2 Euro map design showing a geographical representation of Europe, with the denomination '2 EURO' superimposed and six vertical lines featuring a star at each end behind the map.
Estimated value
$2.50 - $6.00 circulated, up to $15 in uncirculated condition
What drives this coin's value
Overall grade preservation, presence of mint luster, collector demand for Greek commemorative issues.
Grade assessment
Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (shows minor contact marks and circulation wear on high points and fields).
Mintage & rarity
750,000 coins minted, making it moderately scarce for circulation finds compared to standard issues.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Check for correct weight, diameter, magnetic properties (the outer ring is non-magnetic while the inner core is magnetic), and precise details in the engraving.
Notable varieties & errors
Standard business strike and occasional die cracks or minor mint errors, though no major widespread errors are heavily sought after for this specific issue.
Similar coins
Other Greek 2 Euro commemorative coins and standard circulating 2 Euro coins of the Eurozone.
Care & preservation
Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a dry, PVC-free coin holder or flip to prevent environmental toning and scratching.
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