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1000 GRD
P-P-202a
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What's on the note
Front: Apollo of the Belvedere, a Roman marble copy (c. 120–140 AD) of a lost Greek bronze original by Leochares (c. 330 BC), depicting the Greek god Apollo. The sculpture is one of the most celebrated works of classical antiquity and has been housed in the Vatican Museums since the Renaissance. Apollo, god of light, music, poetry, prophecy and the arts, was central to Greek religion and culture; his image on this banknote symbolizes Greece's classical heritage and cultural identity.
Back: The archaeological site of Ancient Olympia in the Peloponnese, birthplace of the Olympic Games beginning in 776 BC. The ruins shown include Doric columns from the Temple of Zeus and surrounding structures of the sanctuary. A discus thrower (discobolus) appears at left, referencing the athletic competitions held at Olympia every four years in honour of Zeus. The site remains one of Greece's most significant archaeological treasures and a symbol of the Olympic spirit.
How it was made
Signatures: Governor: Dimitrios Chalikias; Cashier: Alexandros Lazarides
Security features: thread,intaglio,watermark
Greece in Europe
Greece in Europe. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.
Background & history
This note belongs to the 1987 series of Greek drachma banknotes issued by the Bank of Greece (Τράπεζα της Ελλάδος) and remained in circulation until Greece adopted the euro on 1 January 2002. The 1000 drachma denomination was one of the higher-value notes in daily use during the late 20th century. The design reflects Greece's emphasis on its classical heritage, featuring motifs from ancient Greek art and archaeology. The note was printed on security paper with intaglio engraving and incorporated a watermark of Apollo's profile. It was demonetized on 28 February 2002 following the euro transition.
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How it came to me
Note shows moderate circulation wear with minor soiling and handling marks; no tears visible.
What it's worth now
Valuation history (1)
| date | low | high | currency | source | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 17:25:19 | 3.0 | 8.0 | USD | ai | from claude-sonnet-4-5 |
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