150th Anniversary of the birth of Penelope Delta
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Description
2 Euro Commemorative Coin Greece 2024 150th Anniversary of the birth of Penelope Delta The Greek €2 commemorative coin issued in 2024 marks the 150th anniversary of Penelope Delta’s birth (1874–1941), honoring a formative figure in modern Greek children’s and youth literature. Born in Alexandria to Greek parents and raised in a cosmopolitan setting, she turned to historical subjects and helped establish the vernacular language as a vehicle for literary storytelling. Books such as In the Days of the Bulgar-Slayer and The Secrets of the Swamp introduced generations of young readers to history, identity and moral responsibility. Delta also recorded valuable oral testimonies concerning the Macedonian Struggle and the political upheavals of her era. The coin commemorates both her literary legacy and her contribution to Greece’s cultural memory.
Mintage information
Mintage figures – 2 Euro Commemorative Coin Greece 2024 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Penelope Delta Circulation coins: 740,500 Coincard (Brilliant Uncirculated): 6,000 Proof presentation case: 3,500 TOTAL MINTAGE: 750,000
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