The Greece 2002 standard issue 2 euro coin, produced with the 'S' mark by the Mint of Finland, introduces the nation's regular euro coinage through classical iconography. The national side depicts the mythological abduction of Europa by Zeus, who transformed himself into a bull to carry her away. This ancient legend provided the name for the European continent, illustrating how Greek mythology and history form foundational pillars of shared European heritage. The visual composition draws inspiration from a third-century floor mosaic discovered in Sparta. To meet initial currency demands during the euro transition, Greece outsourced part of its production, placing the letter 'S' for Suomi inside the bottom star. This circulation issue was struck in 2002 with a mintage of 70,000,000 coins.