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The 2026 Greek €1.50, BU coin celebrates "The Lion and the Mouse," one of the most beloved fables attributed to Aesop , the legendary Greek storyteller whose tales have conveyed timeless moral lessons for over 2,500 years. In this enduring story, a mighty lion spares the life of a tiny mouse, only to be rescued later when the grateful mouse gnaws through the hunter's net that has trapped him. The fable beautifully illustrates the ancient wisdom that kindness is always rewarded and that even the strongest may one day need the help of the weakest . Expertly struck in Brilliant Uncirculated quality by the Greek Mint, this coin is a wonderful tribute to Greece's literary legacy and an appealing addition to any collection of modern Greek coinage or Aesop-themed memorabilia.