Languages: Greek, English, French
Religions: Greek Orthodox, Islam
Status: UN Country 1945
Drachmai: δραχμή - Drakhme meaning "a handful" derived from the verb δράττω - dratto "to grasp". It is also an ancient unit of weight equal to 60 grains.
Today's note is a 1939 issue of 1,000 Drachmas printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co (BW&C). The book value on this note is $4.00 and there is no exchange rate because the note is obsolete and Greece is on the Euro.
(Front) Woman in National costume at r. (Back) Athena at r. Parthenon ruins at ctr.
Watermark: Head of Charioteer from Delphi
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