Greece 2 Euro Commemorative Coin - Athens 2004 Olympics

Greece 2 Euro Commemorative Coin, Athens 2004 Olympics, featuring a discobolus figure, with the Olympic rings and the text 'ATHENS 2004' on the inner gold-toned circle. The outer ring is silvery and contains the 12 stars of the European Union and the year '2004'. The inner circle also has the denomination '2 ΕΥΡΩ'. Some wear and surface scratches are visible.

Upon my examination, this Greece 2 Euro commemorative coin from the Athens 2004 Olympics presents the iconic discobolus design, Olympic rings, and 'ATHENS 2004' inscription. It is an authentic bi-metallic circulating coin. My assessment of its condition, based on the noted 'some wear and surface scratches', is that it is a circulated example, likely equivalent to a Very Fine (VF) to Extremely Fine (XF) grade, but not uncirculated. The coin's high mintage (approximately 34.5 million pieces intended for circulation) means it is not considered rare. Current market conditions show that demand exists primarily from collectors of Euro coins, specifically the €2 commemoratives, and Olympic memorabilia enthusiasts. However, due to the substantial supply of circulated examples, values remain modest. Comparable circulated specimens of this coin typically sell for a small premium over their face value of 2 Euros (approximately $2.15-$2.25 USD at recent exchange rates), particularly in markets outside the Eurozone. The most significant factors impacting its value are its circulated condition, which precludes any premium associated with uncirculated or proof specimens, and its high mintage. There are no indications of this being a rare variety, error coin, or special mint issue that would substantially increase its value. Its worth is therefore largely anchored by its face value plus a minor numismatic premium.