Vintage Banknote 1978 Greek 100 Drachmae Athena Piraeus Bank of Greece Hellenic

Issued on December 8, 1978, by the Bank of Greece, this 100 Drachmae note captures the cultural and intellectual spirit of the Hellenic Republic.

Serial number: 42Z 818114

Security Verified: Profile of Charioteer of Delphi watermark is seen when held to the light and there is a solid security thread embedded in the banknote.

Front: striking head of Athena of Piraeus, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet, symbolizing wisdom and protection.

Back: Adamantios Korais, a pivotal humanist scholar and leader of the Greek Enlightenment who helped define the modern Greek language.

Measures: Approximately 158 x 67 mm

Condition: Heavily circulated but no tears. Zoom into the photos for exact condition.