{"id":15404,"date":"2004-03-01T13:53:00","date_gmt":"2004-03-01T12:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/?p=15404"},"modified":"2025-02-18T08:03:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T07:03:43","slug":"greece-2004-athens-olympic-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/en\/2-euro-commemorative-greece\/greece-2004-athens-olympic-games\/","title":{"rendered":"2004 – Greece – 2004 Athens Olympic Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This coin is the first \u20ac2 commemorative coin issued by Greece and the first ever issued by any country.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n

Greece issued a 2 euro coin in 2004 to celebrate the Athens Olympic Games. Indeed, this major sporting event returns to its historical birthplace that year. Therefore, the issuing country attaches great importance to this coin, symbolizing its cultural heritage and its role in the history of sports.<\/p>\n\n

Coin description<\/h2>\n\n

The obverse of the coin features an illustration of the Discobolus, an iconic statue from ancient Greece. This depiction shows an athlete throwing a discus, recalling the Greek origin of the Olympic Games. At the top left, you can see the inscription “ATHENS 2004” (Athens 2004) and the Olympic rings. In addition, at the bottom right, the denomination “2 \u0395\u03a5\u03a1\u03a9” (2 euros) is inscribed, affirming the belonging of this coin to the Eurozone. In addition, the outer border of the coin is decorated with twelve stars, representing the twelve founding countries of the European Union. Thus, the year of issue “2004” is engraved at the bottom, framed by two stars, highlighting the specific year of this Olympic celebration. Finally, each element of this coin carefully reflects the historical and cultural importance of the commemorated event.<\/p>\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n

In short, the 2004 Greek \u20ac2 coin celebrates the Athens Olympic Games. Indeed, it highlights Greece\u2019s sporting and cultural heritage. Furthermore, it also affirms its role in the European Union. This coin pays tribute to a global event, marking a return to the roots of the modern Olympic Games. As a result, it remains a valuable symbol of national history and pride.<\/p>\n\n

Country of issue:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Issue date:<\/strong><\/td>12 Mai 2004<\/td><\/tr>
Total mintage:<\/strong><\/td>4.000.000<\/td><\/tr>
Proof:<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
BU:<\/td>500.000<\/td><\/tr>
UNC:<\/td>3.500.000<\/td><\/tr>
Engraver:<\/strong><\/td>Konstantinos Kazakos<\/td><\/tr>
Edge:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Rarity:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Official Journal:<\/strong><\/td>2004\/C 91\/06<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
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Would you like to know the technical characteristics of this coin? Don’t hesitate to consult the page dedicated to the characteristics of a 2 euro coin<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This coin is the first \u20ac2 commemorative coin issued by Greece and the first ever issued by any country. Introduction Greece issued a 2 euro coin in 2004 to celebrate the Athens Olympic Games. Indeed, […]<\/a><\/p>\n

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