2018 Greece 2 Euro

The 2018 Greek 2 Euro coin features a design by artist Georgios Stamatopoulos that depicts a Greek fighter from the 1821 revolution, complete with a traditional fustanella and a rifle.

This makes it one of the few euro coins to directly reference a nation's founding struggle, blending historical imagery with modern currency. The obverse includes the standard Greek national side, while the reverse shows the fighter against a backdrop of the Greek flag's colors. Mintage figures aren't reliably recorded for this issue, as Eurozone data can be spotty.

Struck at the Institut de Monnaie de Paris under contract, it entered circulation in limited numbers alongside regular euros. As for the independence theme, it's a straightforward nod to 1821 events, without the romantic myths some collectors spin. A dry fact: even revolutionaries needed pocket change.