The market of numismatics and collecting
Currently, the numismatics market has become one of the most popular. The world of collecting has gone from being a hobby to becoming an occupation for many people.
Factors that make a coin desirable
There is no single reason why a simple coin becomes highly desired by collectors. Among the most common are age, printing errors or state of preservation. Also, it’s often the combination of various details that make a coin unique (and valuable).
Discover today’s one euro coin
If you are interested in numismatics or if you have doubts about any of your coins, you need to know the currency of a current euro. We are talking about a coin issued in Greece in 2003, which has become a highly sought after piece by collectors.
Also known as the ‘lucky owl’ coin, although what we can actually see is an owl, this specimen stands out for having ‘ΕΥΡΩ’ written next to the animal.
Unique features of this currency
In this case, the copy can be found on eBay for a price of 345 euros. The reason is that it has various printing errors, such as excess metal, stars of different sizes and shapes, etc.
There are also certain errors in the part where the ‘1 euro’ badge is placed. For example, it has a parallel line on the right and its surface is different from others in the same style.
A special piece with monetary value
Lots of details make this coin a unique piece, with which you can conveniently pay for flights for a weekend getaway to Paris. Currently, you can find tickets from Barcelona to the French capital from 130 euros, round trip.
The design process of this currency
As for the designer of this piece, it was sculptor Georges Smatopoulos, sponsored by the Bank of Greece. The design draws attention thanks to the owl, a clear inspiration from an ancient Athenian coin from the 5th century BC.