2€ Euro Greece 2020 – 100 Years from the Incorporation of Thrace, Colored

This collectible coin, released to honor the ‘100 Years from the Incorporation of Thrace’, is a unique addition to any collection. Thrace was ceded to Greece after World War I and the Treaty of Neuilly in 1919. In 1920, the Greek army triumphantly entered the region, which has since been an integral part of the national territory.

The coin’s design, curated by G. Stamatopoulos, is inspired by the currency of the ancient Thracian city of Abdera, depicting a griffin, a bird-like mythical creature. Around the edge, the words ‘100 years from the incorporation of Thrace’ and ‘Hellenic Republic 2020’ are inscribed.

The griffin was the emblem of the ancient city of Abdera, which, according to mythology, was founded by Hercules to honor the memory of his companion Abderus. In 545 BC, the inhabitants of the Ionian city of Teos settled in Abdera to avoid Persian subjugation. The Teans in their new homeland minted coins similar to those of Teos, featuring the head of Apollo on the obverse and the mythical griffin on the reverse.

This rare and unique collectible coin is a commemorative piece of Greece’s and Thrace’s history, making an exceptional addition to any coin collection.