Obverse:The design depicts 4 quadrants which(from the top left and clockwise) depict the flags of Greece,United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. The National emblem is at the centre encircled with “HELLENIC REPUBLIC” (in Greek) written. At the bottom the denomination is written: “10 EURO”
Reverse:The design depicts two soldiers, one with traditional Greek uniform battling in front of the Greek flag while standing in a depiction of the outline of the island of Crete. Above them, planes flying and paratroopers landing. Encircling the design it’s written “80 YEARS FROM THE BATTLE OF CRETE” (in Greek) and on the bottom left is the signature of the engraver and at the bottom right is the mint mark of the Hellenic mint.
Mintage:2500
Composition:Silver (.925)
Weight:34.1 g
Diameter:40 mm
