Greece 2018 75 years since the death of Kostis Palamas
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Kostis Palamas – 75 years in memoriam
The design features a
portrait of the Greek poet Kostis Palamas (1859-1943). Inscribed along the
inner edge at left is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ and the name ‘KOSTIS
PALAMAS’ (in Greek). Also inscribed is a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek
Mint) and the year of issuance ‘2018’. Visible at the 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 - 2018
