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Blister Hellenic Euro coin set + silver coin 2003 BU Greek Presidency
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Blister, Official issue Hellenic euro coin set + 10 euro silver coin, for the Greek Presidency of the European Union , Bank of Greece mint, issued in 2003.
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|---|---|
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