2 Euro
This coin depicts a scene from a mosaic in Sparta (third century AD), showing Europa being abducted by Zeus, who has taken the form of a bull. Europa is a figure from Greek mythology after whom Europe was named.

1 Euro
This coin shows an owl, copied from an ancient Athenian 4 drachma coin (fifth century BC).

50 Euro Cents
Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), one of Greece’s most prominent political figures, is shown on this coin. He was a pioneer in social reform, a renowned diplomat and played a key role in modernising the Greek state and liberating Northern Greece and the Aegean islands.

20 Euro Cents
This coin commemorates Ioannis Capodistrias (1776-1831), a leading national and European politician and diplomat who became the first Governor of Greece (1830-31) following the Greek War of Independence (1821-27).

10 Euro Cents
Rigas-Fereos (Velestinlis) (1757-98) is featured on this coin. He was a forerunner and leading figure of the Greek enlightenment and confederation. He was a visionary of Balkan liberation from Ottoman rule.

5 Euro Cents
This coin shows a modern sea-going tanker, reflecting the innovative spirits of Greek shipping.

2 Euro Cents
This coin epicts a corvette, a type of ship used during the Greek War of Independence (1821-27).

1 Euro Cent
This motif shows an advanced 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).