In 2020, Greece issued a €2 coin to mark the 2,500th anniversary of the legendary Battle of Thermopylae, where 300 Spartans under the command of King Leonidas defended the pass against the Persian army. This historic event is a symbol of courage and self-sacrifice for freedom. The proof coin is packaged in a case with a certificate and was struck in a limited mintage of 5,000 pieces.
