2016 Greece €50 CULTURAL HERITAGE — OLYMPIA 1g proof gold coin

UNESCO-listed since 1989, Olympia is one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites, with its Temple of Zeus, Temple of Hera (Heraion), palaestra and gymnasium. It was already a centre of worship to Olympian Zeus in the 11th century BC and became the venue of the Olympic Games in the 8th century BC, with the sacred truce providing the participants safe passage to the games. The so-called “treasuries”, erected to house the votive offerings of the various city-states, attest to the prestige that Olympia enjoyed throughout the Greek world, from Sicily and Magna Graecia to Northern Africa and ancient Byzantium. Participation in the Games was at first reserved only to Greeks, but in the Roman era was opened up to all the nations of the empire, turning the Olympics into a truly international event. With the modern revival of the Games in 1896, Olympia has become a universal symbol of fair play, sportsmanship and peaceful co-existence.

Olympia steht seit 1989 auf der UNESCO-Liste und ist mit dem Zeustempel, dem Heratempel (Heraion), der Palästra und der Sporthalle eine der wichtigsten archäologischen Stätten Griechenlands. Bereits im 11. Jahrhundert v. Chr. war es ein Zentrum der Verehrung des olympischen Zeus und wurde im 8. Jahrhundert v. Chr. zum Austragungsort der Olympischen Spiele. Die sogenannten "Schatzkammern", die errichtet wurden, um die Votivgaben der verschiedenen Stadtstaaten aufzunehmen, zeugen von dem Ansehen, das Olympia in der gesamten griechischen Welt genoss, von Sizilien und Magna Graecia bis Nordafrika und dem antiken Byzanz. Die Teilnahme an den Spielen war zunächst nur den Griechen vorbehalten, wurde aber in der römischen Ära für alle Nationen des Imperiums geöffnet und machte die Olympischen Spiele zu einem wahrhaft internationalen Ereignis. Mit der modernen Wiederbelebung der Spiele im Jahr 1896 wurde Olympia zu einem universellen Symbol für Fairplay, Sportlichkeit und friedliches Miteinander.

Specifications

• Metal: 999 Gold
• Weight: 1.0 grams
• Year of Issue: 2016
• Mintage Limit: 1500
• Size:14mm
• Finish: Proof
• Minted by Bank of Greece

Reverse Design
This depicts ancient athletes competing in running.

Obverse
depicts a olive branch border and denomination.

Packaging
This collector’s coin is rounded off with a capsule in a wooden box with the Bank of Greece logo. A certificate of authenticity is enclosed.

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