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Greece Banknote 500 Drachmai 1983 DIM 50 AED

Name: Greece Banknote 500 Drachmai 1983 DIM 50 AED
Price: 50 AED
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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 9th March 2026

Description

📄 Basic Information

Country: Greece

Denomination: 500 Drachmai

Year: 1983

Catalog number: Pick #201a

Issuer: Bank of Greece (Τράπεζα της Ελλάδος)

Serial number on your note: 12 Ω 879703

Grading company: DIM Currency

Grade: Very Fine (VF-20)

👤 Portrait

The portrait on the note is Rigas Feraios (Rigas Velestinlis) — a famous Greek writer and revolutionary who inspired the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire.

🏛️ Design Features

Front (Obverse):

Portrait of Rigas Feraios.

Greek text:
ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ (Bank of Greece).

Denomination written as ΠΕΝΤΑΚΟΣΙΕΣ ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ (500 drachmas).

Ornate security background patterns.

Back (Reverse):

Image of a historic building in Athens (associated with Greek cultural heritage).

Large denomination numerals 500.

Decorative classical Greek design elements.

🧾 Condition (VF-20)

“Very Fine” means:

Moderate circulation.

Several folds and creases.

Paper still intact with clear details.

Colors and design remain visible but slightly worn.

Your note clearly shows folds and circulation marks, which is consistent with VF-20.

💰 Collector Value (approx.)

Typical market prices for this note:

VF condition: about $6 – $15 USD

Uncirculated: up to $25 – $40 USD

Graded notes sometimes sell a little higher depending on collector demand.

📚 Interesting Fact

The Greek drachma was Greece’s currency for over 2,500 years before being replaced by the euro in 2002.