The 2013 Greece 2 euro commemorative coin honours the Academy of Plato, one of the most significant intellectual institutions in Western history. The national side features a portrait of the philosopher Plato in profile, facing left. His name is inscribed in Greek lettering alongside the name of the issuing authority. Established by Plato around 387 BC in Athens, the Academy served as a centre for philosophical inquiry, mathematics, and science for nearly a millennium. By commemorating this site, the design highlights Greece’s foundational role in the development of European thought and the enduring legacy of classical education. This circulation issue was released in 2013 with a total mintage of 750,000 coins.