Obverse. Photo © Bank of Greece
  • 2 Euro 2024, Greece, 150th Anniversary of Birth of Penelope Delta
  • 2 Euro 2024, Greece, 150th Anniversary of Birth of Penelope Delta
Description

Penelope Delta (1874–1941) was a renowned Greek author whose impact on children's literature is widely acknowledged. As the first female children’s book author in Greece, she holds a significant place in literary history. Her captivating historical novels not only garnered immense popularity but also left a lasting imprint on Greek national identity and cultural perceptions. Through her works, Delta reshaped the way modern Greeks view their history and heritage.

Obverse

Depicts the portrait of Penelope Delta, surrounded by her name and issue country above, the mintmark (palmette) of the Greek Mint on the left, the issue date on the right, the engraver's privy mark (ΣTAM) on the bottom right. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring.

Engraver: Georgios Stamatopoulos (ΣTAM)

ΠHNEΛOΠHΣ ΔEΛTA 1874 – 1941 ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
2024
ΣΤΑΜ

Reverse

A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean.

12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.

Luc Luycx, a designer at the Royal Belgian Mint, designed the Euro’s common reverse; his initials, LL, are seen on the right side of the design, just under the “O” in “EURO.”

2 EURO
LL

Edge

HELLENIC REPUBLIC in Greek

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ ★

Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Cupronickel
Center Nickel Brass
Weight 8.5 g
Diameter 25.75 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Bank of Greece

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