Collectible coins dedicated to the Philhellenes

The Bank of Greece implements a proposal of the Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism

Following a proposal by the Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP), the Bank of Greece issued a series of collectible coins, dedicated to the Philhellenes who fought and offered valuable services for the liberation of Greece.

The first silver coin is dedicated to Lord Byron and is presented on March 29, 2022.

This initiative strengthens the work of SHP for the promotion and perpetuation of Philhellenism.

29 March 2022

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