The 2026 Greek 2-euro coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Academy of Athens, a major symbol of science, culture, and Hellenic heritage.
| Size | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro | 32/34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| USA | 0/2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Bust(in) | 31-32 | 33 | 34 | 36 |
| Bust(cm) | 80.5-82.5 | 84.5 | 87 | 92 |
| Waist(in) | 24-25 | 26 | 27 | 29 |
| Waist(cm) | 62.5-64.5 | 66.5 | 69 | 74 |
| Hips(in) | 34-35 | 36 | 37 | 39 |
| Hips(cm) | 87.5-89.5 | 91.5 | 94 | 99 |
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The 2-euro coin from Greece 2026 commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Academy of Athens, one of the country’s most prestigious institutions. Established in 1926, the Academy of Athens plays a central role in Greek intellectual life. It represents Greece’s highest academic and scientific authority, while playing an essential role in preserving Hellenic culture, language, and heritage.
The choice of this theme for a commemorative program underscores the importance of knowledge, research, and cultural transmission to Greek identity. As the symbolic heir to the ancient intellectual tradition, the Academy of Athens embodies the link between modern Greece and its classical heritage. For a century, it has contributed to the advancement of science, literature, the arts, and thought by bringing together leading figures from the academic and cultural worlds.
The design on the inner part of the coin features the building ofthe Academy of Athens, an iconic landmark of the Greek capital. Its neoclassical architecture evokes Greece’s ancient heritage and reinforces the historical significance of this issue. The depiction of the monument allows the coin to be immediately associated with the city of Athens, the cradle of philosophy, democracy, and European thought.
The words “Hellenic Republic” are inscribed along the inner edge of the coin. Also featured in the center isthe anthemion, a stylized Greek flower serving as the mint mark for Athens, along with the signature of the engraver George Stamatopoulos and the year of issue, 2026. These elements complete the design and anchor the coin in the tradition of contemporary Greek numismatics.
This 2026 Greece Commemorative 2-Euro Coin—marking the 100th anniversary of the Academy of Athens— will appeal to collectors interested in cultural, historical, and institutional themes. It honors a major institution of modern Greece, while highlighting Athens’s fundamental role in the history of European knowledge and civilization.
Mintage: 750,000pieces.
Uncirculatedquality
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