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Alexander the Great on Obverse of 1994 5 ECU Greek Pattern Crown
Alexander the Great on Obverse of 1994 5 ECU Greek Pattern Crown

Reverse of 1994 Greek 5 ECU Pattern Crown
Obverse of 1994 Greek 5 ECU Pattern Crown

The ECU - European Currency Unit
As the European Economic Community, or the European Union made its moves towards a common currency, the ECU came into being. Although at first the ECU was a unit of account, it had long been expected to be converted into a circulating currency. In most European countries there were pattern coins issued exploring the design possibilities of the anticipated new coinage. Some of these issues were design exercises carried out by official mints, others were privately issued.

Private Pattern Coins
There is quite a long tradition of private individuals or companies designing and striking proposed new coin designs. Certainly Thomas Simon engraved and produced at his own expense, a pattern crown which he presented to Charles II in 1663, in the hope of being appointed chief engraver at the Royal Mint. At other times when great changes to our coinage have been expected there has been considerable activity in producing private patterns. Before the great coinage reform of 1816, there were many unofficial patterns produced by Matthew Boulton and James Watt, who eventually produced the famous cartwheel pennies, and also supplied much of the Royal Mint's new machinery. Again in early Victorian times, when Britain was starting to think about decimalisation, many pattern coins, official and unofficial were produced. Nowadays there is a good demand for these rare antique pattern coins, and many of them command high prices.

1994 ECU Greek Pattern Crown
We have recently acquired a small quantity of pattern ECU coins including a Greek 5 ECU dated 1994. This is part of a series which includes ECU patterns for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, France and Spain. Greek Obverse Design
The obverse design, features Alexander The Great on horseback surrounded by twelve stars representing the twelve member states. The inscription reads translated into English:-
1994
ALEXANDER THE GREAT OF MACEDON

Reverse Design
Ancient Greek Galleon & Greek Flag
The reverse of this coin shows an ancient Greek ship with a sail and many oars, surrounded by twelve stars.
The inscription in Greek and English reads:-
HELLAS ( Greece) EUROPA
5 ECU

Specifications
DiameterDenominationWeightAlloy
38 mms5 ecu20 gramsCupro-Nickel

Prices
DateDenominationTypePrice £Price $
19945 ECUGreek£4.95$7.95

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