Greece 2 Euro 2023 'Maria Callas' - Coincard

2023 Greece 2 Euro coin 'Maria Callas' - Coincard. Greece has issued a special 2 Euro coin with the theme of Maria Callas. Her official name is 'Maria Anna Sofia Cecillia Kalogeropoulos'. Maria Callas was one of the most famous opera singers in the world. She was born on 2nd December, 1923 in New York. Her surname (Kalogeropoulos) was shortened on her birth certificate to Kalos which, in Greek, means 'beautiful'. In 1937 she returned to Greece with her mother where she started her singing career. A dramatic soprano, she was known for her powerful and rich voice that was full of emotion. On the face of the coin is an image of Maria Callas together with her name, which is written in Greek. Finally, the year of issue, 2023, is displayed. This special Greek 2 Euro coin is mounted in a beautiful coincard.