Greece 2025 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Mikis Theodorakis

The obverse of the coin depicts Mikis Theodorakis conducting an orchestra, with raised arms and a baton in his right hand. His dynamic and focused expression illustrates his role as a master of popular and symphonic music.

To the left of the portrait, a treble clef accompanied by five lines symbolizes the richness of his musical work. Just below, the year “2025” is inscribed to commemorate the year of his birth.

All around, the inscription in Greek « 100 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗ ΓΕΝΝΗΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΜΙΚΗ ΘΕΟΔΩΡΑΚΗ » means “100 years since the birth of Mikis Theodorakis”. At the bottom, the inscription « ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ » (Hellenic Republic) indicates the issuing authority of the coin.

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 - 2025