Greek Drachmai Bulk Vintage Banknotes - Lot of 100 (4 types) 1978 - 1987

This is a bulk lot of vintage Greek Drachmai Banknotes. There are 25 of each banknote: a total of 100 notes.

1978 50 drachmai with the head of Poseidon on the obverse x 25

1978 100 drachmai with Athena of Piraeus x 25

1983 500 drachmai with Ioannis Kapodistrias x 25

1987 1000 drachmai with Bust of Apollon of Olympia x 25

Vintage and collectable. Perfect for making up sets.

Numismatists find the Greek drachmai from the 1970s and 1980s particularly intriguing due to the tumultuous economic and political climate of the time. These decades marked a period of significant change for Greece, with the country transitioning from a military junta to a democratic government in the 1970s. Consequently, the drachma underwent several devaluations and fluctuations in value during this period, reflecting the economic instability experienced by the nation. Additionally, the designs of the drachma banknotes and coins from this era often incorporated symbols of Greece's rich cultural heritage, including ancient Greek figures, landmarks, and mythology, providing numismatists with valuable insights into the country's historical and artistic influences. Studying Greek drachmai from the 1970s and 1980s offers numismatists a unique perspective on the intersection of economics, politics, and culture during a transformative period in Greece's history.