Description: Greece. The first official BU set from Athens mint. Euro Coins of Greek. Contains all 8 euro coins dated 2002 in brilliant Uncirculated condition. 1 cent : This design features an advanced model of an Athenian trireme, the largest warship afloat for more than 200 years, dating from the time of the Athenian democracy (fifth century BC). 2 cents : Depicted on this coin is a corvette, a type of ship used during the Greek War of Independence (1821-27). 5 cents : This coin shows a modern sea-going tanker, reflecting the innovative spirit of Greek shipping. 10 cents : Rigas Fereos (Velestinlis) (1757-98) is featured on this coin. He was a forerunner and leading figure of the Greek enlightenment, as well as a visionary and herald of Balkan liberation from Ottoman rule. 20 cents : This coin commemorates Ioannis Capodistrias (1776-1831), a leading national and European politician and diplomat who became the first Governor of Greece (1830-31) following the Greek War of Independence (1821-27). 50 cents : Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), one of Greece’s most prominent political figures, is shown on this coin. He was a pioneer in social reform, a renowned diplomat and played a key role in modernising the Greek state and liberating Northern Greece and the Aegean islands. 1 Euro : The image of the owl featured in this design was copied from an ancient Athenian 4-drachma coin (fifth century BC). 2 Euros : This coin depicts a scene from a mosaic in Sparta (third century AD), showing Europa being abducted by Zeus, who has taken the form of a bull. Europa is a figure from Greek mythology after whom Europe was named. Edge lettering of the €2 coin : ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ = HELLENIC (GREEK) REPUPLIC. Total mintage: 50.000 pcs. GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC. You will take that you see in the photograph of auction. ========================= ======================= ================= Payment instructions · Paypal prefered. Sign up for PayPal; the fast, easy, and secure way to pay online. · For any questions about payment and shipping instruction please don't hesitate to be in contact with me · Payment must be sent in 1 - 7 days of the end of auction Shipping Instructions and Cost · Items will shipped in the next 2 - 7 days after receiving the payment · Items shipped WORLDWIDE with Registered letter : 9.50$ · Please don't ask unregistered shipping. · The shipping cost for each additional item with year sets of Euro-coins won is : +2.50$. · Shipping Insurance can be added for some countries but not USA,· The Cost for U.S. is : 15.00$ with one (1) Registered package with tracking number. · At the end of your purchases, please ask me for invoice. · Please don't send individual payments for each item. · Day of receiving depends from Countrie's Distance (2-15 working days). If you don't receive beetween this time the item please inform me imediatelly
Price: 23 USD
Location: Neo Hrakleio, Attikis
End Time: 2024-01-29T10:33:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
Certification: Uncertified
Year: 2002
Composition: Copper-Nickel-Zinc
Denomination: 2 Euro