The Greece 2002 standard issue 2 euro coin depicts a scene from ancient Greek mythology on its national side. The motif portrays the abduction of Europa by Zeus, who has assumed the shape of a bull. This design originates from a third-century AD floor mosaic discovered in Sparta, directly connecting classical ancient art with modern European coinage. Europa, the legendary figure whose name was eventually given to the continent, highlights Greece's foundational influence on European culture, history, and identity. Surrounding the central image are the twelve stars of the European Union. This circulation issue was released in 2002 with a mintage of 75,400,000 coins.