2006 Coinage
| Olympia National Park - Zeus | ||||
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| Designer: Georgios Stamatopoulos | Mint: Mint of Greece | |||
| Value: €10 | Alloy: Ag 925 (silver) | Quantity: 5,000 | Quality: Proof | |
| Issued: 2006 | Diameter: 40 mm (1.57 in) | Weight: 34 g (1.20 oz; 1.09 ozt) | Market value: €50-€95 | |
| In the obverse, The National emblem of Greece between flowers is depicted. On the top edge 'Hellenic Republic' is written in the Greek alphabet. The face value of the coin is displayed along the lower edge.
In Greek mythology, Zeus was the son of Cronus and Rhea and the highest-ranking god among the Olympian gods. He was god of the sky and thunder and his attributes included thunder, the lightning bolt, the septer, and the eagle. Zeus (in Greek Dias) was the ruler of Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and the home of the gods. In 1981 UNESCO declared Mount Olympus an "International Biosphere Reserve" and in 1987 it was declared a National Park of Greece. This is the main motif of the reverse of this coin. |
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| Olympia National Park - Dion | ||||
| Designer: Georgios Stamatopoulos | Mint: Mint of Greece | |||
| Value: €10 | Alloy: Ag 925 (silver) | Quantity: 5,000 | Quality: Proof | |
| Issued: 2006 | Diameter: 40 mm (1.57 in) | Weight: 34 g (1.20 oz; 1.09 ozt) | Market value: €50-€98 | |
| In the obverse, The National emblem of Greece between flowers is depicted. On the top edge 'Hellenic Republic' is written in the Greek alphabet. The face value of the coin is displayed along the lower edge.
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, its altitude ranging from 600 (near Litochoro, Pieria Prefecture) to 2,917 meters (at its highest peak, Pantheon or Mytikas). In 1981 UNESCO declared Mount Olympus an "International Biosphere Reserve" and in 1987 it was declared a National Park of Greece. Dion, the village located at the foot of Mount Olympus, is best known for its museum and archaeological site. The Ancient municipality of Dion was a place of some prominence and owes its name to the important sanctuary dedicated to Zeus (Greek:"Dias"). This is the main motif of the reverse of this coin. |
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| Patras | ||||
| Designer: Georgios Stamatopoulos | Mint: Mint of Greece | |||
| Value: €10 | Alloy: Ag 925 (silver) | Quantity: 20,000 | Quality: Proof | |
| Issued: 2006 | Diameter: 28.25 mm (1.11 in) Thickness: 1.92 mm (0.08 in) |
Weight: 9.75 g (0.34 oz; 0.31 ozt) | Market value: €60 | |
| In 2006, the city of Patras implemented a unique course which followed the history of Greek culture and development. Through music, drama, visual arts and dance, the capital of Achaea took advantage of the historical opportunity of being appointed as European Capital of Culture. This coin commemorates the event that signalled a new enlightened course for Patras and serves as a reminder of the fact that culture can stimulate the economy and promote development.
On the obverse the logo for Patras 2006 around the words "European Capital of Culture" can be seen. In the reverse, a view of Patras walls with the Emblem of Greece, together with the face value of €10 can be observed. |
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