€2 Euro Greece 2016 – 120 Years Since the Birth of Dimitri Mitropoulos

This collectible €2 coin, issued by the Bank of Greece, is a unique commemorative for the 120th anniversary of the birth of the famous conductor Dimitri Mitropoulos.

It is a rare piece for your collection, an excellent example of Greek numismatic art, with Mitropoulos’ portrait dominating the center, surrounded by musical notes.

The coin’s design is the work of the renowned artist Georgios Stamatopoulos, whose monogram is visible on the lower right part of the design. On the inner surface of the coin, on the left, the phrases “120 YEARS SINCE THE BIRTH OF DIMITRI MITROPOULOS” and “HELLENIC REPUBLIC” are engraved, while the upper left bears the year of issue “2016”.

The coin is adorned with the 12 stars of the European flag on the outer ring, while the palmette, the emblem of the Greek Mint, is depicted on the upper left. The coin’s issue is limited to 750,000 pieces, making it a valuable item for every collector of commemorative coins. The coin’s issue date is the fourth quarter of 2016, adding an additional element of historical value.