THE PRODUCTION OF MEDALS BY THE NATIONAL MINT (IETA)
The Banknote Printing Works of the Bank of Greece (IETA), in addition to printing banknotes and minting coins, is also involved in the production of commemorative/anniversary coins and medals. These are issued within the framework of the Monetary Programs of the Hellenic Ministry of Finance, as well as on behalf of various entities. The latter include public bodies, local government authorities, and third-party organisations.
The themes of these collectible medals cover a wide range of historical, cultural and athletic events, renowned individuals, works of art, social values, economic phenomena, and more. The medals themselves serve as vehicles for preserving collective memory, identity and cultural heritage, while also highlighting the ideological, sociopolitical, and technological background of their time.
1-2. Hellenic Post 2014 – 400 years since the death of Domenico Theotokopoulos (El Greco)
Obv: Head of Domenico Theotokopoulos (El Greco)
Rev: domenico theotokopoulos, (artist signature)
Artist: G. Stamatopoulos
Metal: white brass
3-4. Hellenic Post 2014 – Thessaloniki, European Youth Capital
Obv & Rev: Emblem of the European Youth Capital 2014
Metal: white brass
5-6. Hellenic Post 2018 – Municipality of the Sacred City of Missolonghi
Obv: Façade of the Old Parliament Building
Rev: Nike/Angel bearing wreath and trumpet (work of D. Biskinis, 1926, a tribute to of the Guard of Missolonghi)
Metal: white brass
7-8. Hellenic Post 2018 – AEK, 50 Years since winning the European Cup Winners Cup
Obv: Emblem of AEK Basketball Club
Rev: Trophy of the European Cup Winners Cup Competition
Metal: white brass
9. Hellenic Council of State 2004
Medal with the building of the Council of State for the 75 years anniversary since its establishment (17 May 1929)
Metal: brass
10-11. Panhellenic Numismatic Society 2006
Obv: Head of Athena
Rev: Composition with representations of ancient and modern coins
Artists: G. Stamatopoulos
Metal: silver
12-13. Corfu Reading Society 2013
Obv: Head of Governor Ioannis Capodistrias (work of the engraver K. Lange, 1844)
Rev: Emblem of the Capodistrias Museum – Centre of Capodistrian Studies
Metal: copper
14-15. 200 years after the Greek Revolution, “Propompos”, the first medal of the Numismatic Programme of the “Greece 2021” Committee
Obv: “Hellas Reborn” (work of Theophilos, 1911)
Rev: Emblem of the “Greece 2021” Committee
Artists: G. Stamatopoulos
Metal: copper-nickel
16-17. Greek Guiding Association 2022
Obv: Portrait of the founder of the Greek Guiding Association, Irene Kalliga
Rev: Logo for the 90 years since the foundation of the Greek Guiding Association
Metal: brass
18-19. Municipality of Kalavryta 2025 – 20 Years of the Municipal Museum of the Kalavritan Holocaust
Obv: “Petrified Mother” (rock sculpture by A. Vaphia, 1975)
Rev: Façade of the Municipal Museum of the Kalavritan Holocaust
Artist: L. Pavli
Metal: silver
