Moneta Grecia 2 Euros Commémo. 2014 - Unification of the Ionian Islands

2 Euros Commemorative GREECE 2014.

Theme: 150th anniversary of the unification of the Ionian Islands with Greece (1864-2014).

Quality: UNC (uncirculated).
Circulation: 742,000 in UNC.
Bi-metallic (nickel silver centre - cupronickel ring) - 85 g - 25 75 mm in diameter - 2 20 mm thick.

Edge: striated and insculpted with the words ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ*" in the Greek alphabet, meaning Hellenic Republic for Republic of Greece.

The Ionian Islands are an archipelago in the Ionian Sea. They are made up of seven islands close to the west coast of Greece. Corfu is the best known.
The British ceded the Ionian Islands back to Greece on 21 May 1864.

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