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20 Drachmai – Greece

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: The coup d'état of 21 April 1967

Greece

Context

Year: 1970

Issuer: Greece

Ruler: Constantine II

Currency:

Third modern drachma

(1954—2001)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 20,000

Material

Diameter: 21 mm

Weight: 6.45 g

Gold weight: 5.81 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #92

Numista: #26039

Value

Exchange value: 20 GRD

Bullion value: $969.51

Inflation-adjusted value: 1777.52 GRD

Obverse

Description:

Crowned shield flanked by two supporters, legend encircling, denomination below.

Inscription:

ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ - 20 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ

Translation:

KINGDOM OF GREECE - 20 DRACHMAS

Script: Greek

Language: Greek

Reverse

Description:

Soldier, phoenix, date.

Inscription:

21 ΑΠΡΙΛΙΟΥ 1967

Translation:

21 April 1967

Script: Greek

Language: Greek

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Kremnica	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1970	—	20,000

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