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| 2 Euro KM#269 8.5000 g., Bi-Metallic Nickel-Brass center in Copper-Nickel ring, 25.75 mm. Subject: 150th Anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece. Obv: The 'Seven Point Star' symbolizes the "Ionian Dimension" ("Ιόνια Διάσταση"): the 'Group of Seven Islands' ("Ἑπτάνησα" / Eptanisa) in the Ionian Sea bore and inspired outstanding representatives in the fields of art, important musicians, poets, painters and politicians. Clockwise from top, the visuals symbolize the following islands: — Corfu's emblem is the "apēdalos naus" ("Άπήδαλος Nαῦς": ship without steering gear), as great nautical powers were attributed to the island and its sailors were well known for their nautical abilities and skills since ancient times — Zakynthos is represented by the sacrificial tripod of Apollo — Ithaca: Odysseus is depicted with the anciant hat Pileus — Paxi's emblem is a trident: according to a mythological tale, it was created when Poseidon hit the island of Corfu with his trident, splitting it in two — Kythira, the island of celestial Aphrodite, depicted on a scallop, symbolizing her 'emergence from the sea' — Lefkada is represented by the 'Apollonian harp' ("Απολλώνια Άρπα"), symbol for its great musical tradition — Cephalonia's emblem is its mythical - eponymous - hero Cephalus, while twelve stars are depicted on the remainder of the outer ring. Rev: Value and map within circle Edge: Reeding with ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ, Obv. designer: Maria Andonatou Rev. designer: Luc Luycx |
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