Features

IssuerGreece 
PeriodThird Hellenic Republic (1974-date)
TypeStandard circulation coin
Years1982-1988
Value20 Drachmai (20 GRD)
CurrencyThird modern drachma (1954-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight11.15 g
Diameter28.8 mm
Thickness2.25 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized28 February 2002
NumberN# 564 
ReferencesKM# 133, Schön# 86

Obverse

Temple of Athena-Nike (Acropolis) with face value and date below.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ
20
19 86

Translation:
HELLENIC REPUBLIC
DRACHMES

Engraver: Th. Papagiannis

Reverse

Helmeted bust of Pericles facing left.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΠΕΡΙΚΛΗΣ

Translation: PERICLES

Engraver: L. Orphanos

Edge

Smooth and inscripted.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ

Translation: HELLENIC REPUBLIC

Mint

The National Mint of the Bank of Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece (1972-date)

Comments

Pericles (ca. 495 – 429 BC), a prominent and influential statesman, orator, and general of Athens in the city's Golden Age