2 euros

Zeus in the form of a white bull abducting Europa.

1 euro

An owl based on an ancient four drachma coin.

50 cent

Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), one of Greece's most prominent political figures.

20 cent

Ioannis Capodistrias (1776-1831), a leading national and European politician and diplomat who became the first Governor of Greece.

10 cent

Rigas Fereos (Velestinlis) (1757-98), forerunner and leading figure of the Greek enlightenment

5 cent

Modern sea-going tanker

2 cent

Corvette, a type of ship used during the Greek War of Independence (1821-27).

1 cent

Model of an Athenian trireme, the largest warship afloat for more than 200 years, dating from the time of the Athenian democracy (fifth century BC).

 

• National identification: None
• Description of currency: ΕΥΡΩ, ΛΕΠΤΑ
• Design: Gregorius Stamatopoulos (ΓΣ)
• Edge inscription (€2):