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Greece Banknote 100 Drachmai 1978 DIM 60 AED

Name: Greece Banknote 100 Drachmai 1978 DIM 60 AED
Price: 60 AED
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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 16th January 2026

Description

🔹 General Information

Country: Greece

Currency: Greek Drachma (₯)

Denomination: 100 Drachmai

Year of Issue: 1978

Issuer: Bank of Greece (Τράπεζα της Ελλάδος)

Catalog Reference: Pick #200a.1

🔹 Physical Characteristics

Material: Paper

Color: Reddish-brown with multicolor guilloché patterns

Size: Approx. 150 × 70 mm

Printing Technique: Intaglio and offset

🔹 Obverse (Front)

Main Portrait:

Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom and war

Depicted wearing a Corinthian helmet

Greek Text:

«ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ» (Bank of Greece)

«ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ ΕΚΑΤΟ» (100 Drachmai)

Date Text:

«ΕΝ ΑΘΗΝΑΙΣ ΤΗ 8η ΔΕΚΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ 1978» (In Athens, 8 December 1978)

Serial Number:

06T 649564 (printed twice)

Signatures: Governor and Deputy Governor of the Bank of Greece

🔹 Reverse (Back)

Main Design:

The Parthenon, Athens

Symbolism:

Represents classical Greek civilization, democracy, and heritage

Denomination:

“100” printed prominently

🔹 Condition & Grading (from holder)

Grading Company: DIM Currency

Grade: Very Fine (VF) – 30

Issue Noted: Staple holes

Small staple perforations reduce value but do not affect authenticity

🔹 Historical Context

Issued after the restoration of democracy in Greece (post-1974)

Athena and the Parthenon emphasize national identity and ancient heritage

The drachma was Greece’s official currency until adoption of the euro in 2001