Greece 2017 Nikos Kazantzakis
60 years in memoriam of Nikos Kazantzakis
The design features a profile portrait of Nikos Kazantzakis, one
of Greece’s greatest 20th century writers. Inscribed along the inner circle, at
the left, is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ and the name ‘NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS’
(in Greek). At the top is the year of issuance ‘2017’ and at centre left a
palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint). Also visible at lower right is the
monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the
12 stars of the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 750'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Greece
Year of release - 2017
