Greece 10 Euro Cent (Rigas Feraios)
Country of Origin: Greece / Hellenic Republic
Year of Issue: 2006
Denomination: 10 Euro Cent
Composition: Nordic Gold (89% Cu, 5% Al, 5% Zn, 1% Sn)
Brief Description
A brass-colored 10-cent Euro coin featuring a portrait of Rigas Feraios on the obverse and the common Euro map on the reverse.
Historical Significance
Rigas Feraios (1757–1798) was a Greek writer and revolutionary who is considered a national hero; he was a pioneering figure of the Greek Enlightenment and the Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule.
Estimated Value
$0.11 - $2.00 USD (Face value in circulation, slightly more in high Mint State).
Care Instructions
Avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives. Store in PVC-free holders (flips or folders) to prevent green residue (verdigris) and maintain the luster of the Nordic Gold alloy.
Mint Mark
None visible (Typical of various European mints)
Mintage & Rarity
Common (approximately 44,800,000 produced in 2006)
Weight & Diameter
4.10g, 19.75mm
Edge
Shaped (scalloped with fine indentations)
Apparent Grade
Fine to Very Fine (visible wear and discoloration from circulation).
Obverse (Front)
Portrait of Rigas Feraios (Velestinlis) with the denomination '10 ΛΕΠΤΑ' next to it, surrounded by the 12 stars of Europe and the year 2006.
Reverse (Back)
The 'Common Side' of the Euro coinage designed by Luc Luycx, featuring a map of Europe next to the value '10 EURO CENT'.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Most circulating examples are only worth face value. Premium values apply only to uncirculated specimens or rare error coins (e.g., rotation errors).
Similar Coins
10 Cent coins from other Eurozone countries; distinguished by the unique national portrait of Rigas Feraios and Greek lettering.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for correct weight (4.1g) and the specific 'scalloped' edge feel. Magnetic test: Nordic gold is non-magnetic.
Notable Varieties & Errors
Minor mechanical doubling or die cracks occasionally occur but carry little premium for this date/type.
Created At: 2026-05-11T06:17:09.595876