Greek bullion coins

[Agaupl]

Hi,

does anyone know if Greece has a National or private mint which produces bullion coins? Had a look on the web but c at seen for find anything. Looking for a gift 

[LawrenceChard]

4 minutes ago, Agaupl said:

Hi,

does anyone know if Greece has a National or private mint which produces bullion coins? Had a look on the web but c at seen for find anything. Looking for a gift 

A very quick Google search for "Greek Mint" produces, in addition to Greek Mint yogurt, sauce for lambe, etc:

The-National-Minthttps://www.bankofgreece.gr › the-euro › the-national-...
The National Mint ... One of the tasks of the Bank of Greece is the production of euro banknotes and other security products, as well as the production of euro ...

https://www.bankofgreece.gr/en/the-euro/the-national-mint

One of the tasks of the Bank of Greece is the production of euro banknotes and other security products, as well as the production of euro coins, commemorative and collector coins and medals. 

 

In the past, I believe there used to be many private mints in Greece, mainly producing counterfeit British gold sovereigns, but much of their market was supplied by others in Beirut, Dubai, Milan, and the Ticino, although that was between about 1940 and 1970.

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[Agaupl]

Thanks. Doesn’t seem to be any options to buy or any specific bullion coins. My Greek brother in law has some Melbourne king sovereigns he got as a child. Let’s hope they are real!!

[modofantasma]

@SVcollector Would likely be able to help you with something gold for a gift in Greece

Edited July 8, 2022 by modofantasma

[Agaupl]

I’m hoping to actually pick something up in Athens 

[modofantasma]

2 hours ago, Agaupl said:

I’m hoping to actually pick something up in Athens 

Cool. I've never been to the shop itself but have made multiple orders there's some nice coins 👍🏼

[dikefalos]

There are no greek bullion coins issued, but you can find greek .900 gold 5, 10 and 20 Drachm according to LMU standard for small premiums (5 Drachm 1,45 gr. fine, 10 Drachm 2,90 gr. fine, 20 Drachm 5,80 gr. fine). They where issued from 1876. Not sure, if you will find a bargain in Athens, i guess you find them outside Greece cheaper.

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[Agaupl]

@dikefalos thanks. So the bank of Greece does have a shop but it’s in only in store   Thanks @modofantasma

[AgCoyote]

It'd be great to see new entrants into the bullion coin market. All the commonwealth countries do a great job but it'd be nice to have more options beyond UK, Canada, Australia, US, South Africa and Austria. It's great that Spain seems to becoming a player in offering gold bullion.

The dolphin is Greece's national animal. I think a Greek dolphin series would make for a fantastic bullion coin program.

[Agaupl]

Definitely. The Czech mint do good coins too. Mexican libertads and Scottsdale stuff too