Obverse: The national side of the coin commemorates the Exodus of Messolonghi in 1826, one of the defining events of the Greek War of Independence. The design features the Greek inscription “200 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΕΞΟΔΟ ΤΟΥ ΜΕΣΟΛΟΓΓΙΟΥ” (“200 Years from the Exodus of Messolonghi”), the country name “ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ” (“Hellenic Republic”) and the year of issue, 2026. The outer ring bears the twelve stars of the European Union.
Reverse: The common side of the 2 euro coin features a map of Europe, the denomination “2 EURO” and twelve European Union stars. This design is shared by 2 euro coins issued throughout the euro area.
About the coin: The 2026 Greece 2 Euro commemorative coin marks the 200th anniversary of the Exodus of Messolonghi, a defining moment in Greece's struggle for independence. During 1825–1826, Ottoman forces besieged the strategically important city of Messolonghi. Exhausted by famine and relentless attacks, the city's defenders and inhabitants attempted to break through the siege on the night of 10–11 April 1826. Most were killed, but their sacrifice became a powerful symbol of Greek resistance and helped strengthen European support for Greek independence.
Designed by Greek artist Georgios Stamatopoulos, this collector's edition is struck in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality and presented in an original Bank of Greece numismatic coin card. The BU coincard edition is strictly limited to 6,000 pieces.
