Greece 🇬🇷 2026 Silver Coin € 10 “Philhellenes-Johann Jakob Meyer”.

The 4th coin of the Philhellenes series is dedicated to Charles Nicolas Fabvier.

The 2026 Greek €10 silver commemorative coin honors the remarkable German philhellene Johann Jakob Meyer, one of the most dedicated European supporters of the Greek struggle for independence. Issued by the Bank of Greece and struck by the Hellenic Mint, this silver coin pays tribute to Meyer’s invaluable contribution to the Greek cause during the early 19th century.

Born in Switzerland in 1798, Meyer became deeply inspired by the Greek fight for freedom during the Greek War of Independence. He moved to Greece and settled in the heroic city of Missolonghi, where he founded and published the newspaper Ellinika Chronika—one of the first Greek newspapers of the revolutionary period. Through his writings and actions, Meyer strongly supported the Greek revolutionaries and helped spread the ideals of liberty across Europe.

The coin’s design typically highlights a portrait of Meyer alongside symbolic elements related to the Greek Revolution and the press, reflecting his role as both a journalist and a passionate supporter of Greek independence. The elegant proof finish and detailed engraving make this issue a distinguished modern commemorative coin.

Struck in fine silver with a face value of €10, the coin forms part of Greece’s modern numismatic program honoring historical figures and events that shaped the nation’s history.

A meaningful tribute to international solidarity and the spirit of philhellenism, the 2026 Greece €10 Silver Coin – Johann Jakob Meyer is a significant collectible for enthusiasts of Greek history, modern euro coinage, and historical commemoratives.