2017 (GR) – 60 Years in Memoriam of Nikos Kazantzakis (UNC)

The design features a profile portrait of Nikos Kazantzakis, one of Greece’s greatest 20th-century writers. Inscribed along the inner circle, at the left, is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ and the name ‘NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS’ (in Greek). At the top is the year of issuance ‘2017’ and at the center-left a palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint). Also visible at lower right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.