Notabilia - Numbers - Euro - Coin Images

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Greece Drachma GRD [34] [68] [170]	RIGAS FEREOS-VELESTINLIS (1757-1798) {ΡΗΓΑΣ ΦΕΡΑΙΟΣ-ΒΕΛΕΣΤΙΝΛΗΣ} [People] National martyr and forerunner of the 1821 Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule. He was an eminent pioneer of the Greek Enlightment and the writer of a great rousing poem called "Thourios", that is "Battle Song" in Greek, which is also known as "O Thourios Tou Riga", that is "Rigas' Battle Song" in Greek.	IOANNIS KAPODISTRIAS (1776-1831) {ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ} [People] A leading politician and diplomat, who became the first Governor of Greece, after the 1821 Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule. Since he worked hard for Greece's progress and appeared successful, he annoyed the establishment of the time that eventually murdered him.	ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS (1864-1936) {ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΙΟΣ ΒΕΝΙΖΕΛΟΣ} [People] One of Greece's most prominent political figures. He was a pioneer in social reform, a renowned diplomat and played a key role in modernising the Greek State and liberated Northern Greece and the Aegean Islands.
Austria Schilling ATS [1.38] [2.75] [6.88]	St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the jewels of Viennese Gothic architecture and a popular tourist venue.	Belvedere Palace, one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Austria. This was were the treaty re-establishing the sovereignity of Austria was signed in 1955, making its name synonymous with freedom.	The Sezession Building in Vienna, illustrating the birth of "art nouveau" in Austria and symbolising the birth of a new age, representing a bridge to a new monetary era.
Belgium Franc BEF [4] [8] [20]
	King Albert II and a monogram; a capital "A" underneath a crown.
Finland Markka FIM [0.59] [1.19] [2.97]
	The heraldic lion in different designs has been used in several Finnish coins over the years, for example on the 1 Markka coins between 1964 and 2001.
France Franc FRF [0.66] [1.31] [3.28]
	The theme of the sower is a constant in the history of the French Franc. This modern timeless graphic represents France, which stays true to itself, whilst integrating into Europe.
Germany Mark DEM [0.20] [0.39] [0.98]
	The Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of the division of Germany and its subsequent unification. The prespective of the design emphasises the opening of the Gate, stressing the unification of Germany and Europe.
Holland Guilder NLG [0.22] [0.44] [1.10]
	Queen Beatrix is shown in profile.
Ireland Punt IEP [0.08] [0.16] [0.39]
	The Celtic harp, a traditional symbol of Ireland.
Italy Lira ITL [194] [387] [968]	This commemorates one of the greatest triumphs in Italian art. It shows one of the most famous works in the world, the "Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli.	This coin portrays a sculpture by Umberto Boccioni, leader of the Italian futurist school.	This depicts the Statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius on horseback.
Luxembourg Franc LUF [4] [8] [20]
	His Royal Highness the Grand Duke Henri.
Portugal Escudo PTE [20] [40] [100]
	The Royal Seal of 1142.
Spain Peseta ESP [17] [33] [83]
	Miguel de Cervantes, the father of Spanish Literature, reflecting the universality of the man and his work.