2€ Euro Greece 2016 – 120 Years Since the Birth of D. Mitropoulos, Colored

This unique collectible colored 2 euro coin, issued by the Bank of Greece in 2016, pays homage to the 120th anniversary of the birth of the famous orchestra conductor Dimitrios Mitropoulos. This rare piece of the collection is an essential element for every coin collector.

The coin’s design features the portrait of Dimitrios Mitropoulos, against a background of musical notes, highlighting his devotion to music. On the inner surface of the coin, to the left, the phrases “120 YEARS SINCE THE BIRTH OF DIMITRIOS MITROPOULOS” and “HELLENIC REPUBLIC” are engraved, while the year of issue “2016” is inscribed on the upper left.

The coin is also adorned with an anthemion, the emblem of the Greek Mint, and the monogram of the artist Georgios Stamatopoulos, which is visible on the lower right part of the design. The outer ring of the coin depicts the 12 stars of the European flag, symbolizing Greece’s strong connection with the European Union.

With just 750,000 coins released, this collectible coin is a rare piece that will make a valuable addition to any coin collection. Its release in the fourth quarter of 2016 makes it even more desirable for collectors.