The Greece 2011 2 euro commemorative coin honours the Special Olympics World Summer Games, which returned to their spiritual home in Athens that year. The design features a radiant sun, the source of life, which underscores the excellence and power of the athletes participating in the games. An olive branch extends from the sun, symbolising the Olympic ideal of peace and the ancient tradition of crowning victors with olive wreaths. The inscription 'Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011' is engraved alongside the national emblem of Greece. This commemorative issue celebrates the spirit of inclusion and the athletic achievements of individuals with intellectual disabilities on the global stage. The coin was issued in 2011 with a mintage of 1,000,000 pieces.