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1000 GRD

Greece 1987 1990_present VF P-P-202a AI extracted ✦ AI 93%
Front · IMG_6545.jpeg cropped
Back · IMG_6546.jpeg cropped
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Identity

Where & when

Country Greece
Currency GRD
Denomination 1000
Series name 1987 series
Series year 1987
Issue year 1987
Era 1990_present
Legal status demonetized
Predecessor currency
Successor currency Euro
Subjects & design

What's on the note

Front portrait Apollo
Reverse subject Ancient Olympia
Watermark Portrait of Apollo in clear field
Color palette #d4c5a0,#8b7355,#f5e6d3
Themes mythology,architecture,sport
Language / script Greek

Front: Apollo, the ancient Greek god of light, music, poetry, prophecy, and healing, depicted as the Apollon of Olympia (also known as the Apollo of Olympia). The sculpture dates from approximately 460 BCE and was part of the west pediment of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia. Apollo appears in classical style with idealized features and curled hair, representing one of the most important Olympian deities. The note includes ancient Greek coins at lower left showing classical imagery. The denomination is prominently displayed as 1000 drachmes (ΧΙΛΙΕΣ ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ), with the text indicating full payment upon presentation (ΠΛΗΡΩΤΕΕΣ ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΕΜΦΑΝΙΣΗ).

Back: The Temple of Hera at Ancient Olympia, one of the oldest monumental temples in Greece, built around 600 BCE in the Doric order. The site, located in the Peloponnese, was the birthplace of the Olympic Games in 776 BCE and served as the primary sanctuary for the worship of Zeus and Hera. To the left is the famous ancient Greek sculpture Discobolus (Discus Thrower) by Myron (circa 450 BCE), which embodies the classical Greek ideal of athletic perfection and harmony. The combination symbolizes Greece's ancient Olympic heritage and athletic tradition. The text 'ΝΑΟΣ ΗΡΑΣ ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑ' (Temple of Hera, Olympia) identifies the archaeological site.

Production

How it was made

Issuer Bank of Greece
Issuer (native) ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
Printer
Engraver
Material paper
Dimensions (mm) 160x80

Signatures: Governor: Unknown; Cashier: Unknown

Security features: thread,microprint,intaglio

Geography

Greece in Europe

Greece in Europe. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.

The story

Background & history

This 1000 drachma note belongs to the 1987 series issued by the Bank of Greece, which remained in circulation until Greece adopted the Euro on January 1, 2002. The drachma was demonetized on February 28, 2002, after a dual-circulation period. This series emphasized Greece's ancient cultural heritage, featuring classical art and archaeological sites. The design celebrates Greece's position as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The Apollo motif was chosen to represent the pinnacle of classical Greek art and religious iconography.

Catalogue

Collector references

Pick # P-202a
Krause ID
Rarity tier common
Series range 1987-2001
Provenance

How it came to me

Acquired date
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Acquired price
Currency
Condition
Grade VF
Serial number 25Z 037790
Serial prefix 25Z

Note shows moderate circulation with visible wear, some staining, and corner softening. The design remains fully legible with intact paper integrity.

Valuation

What it's worth now

$3–$8
Type default range $3–$8
Valuation history (1)
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