Greece 1000 Drachmai 1928 P-96 VG-F

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🌟 The Ultimate Greek Banknote:
Own a fascinating piece of financial history with this rare 1000 Drachmai transitional note! Featuring a striking red overprint marking the birth of the modern Bank of Greece, this vintage banknote is a must-have for serious collectors of European history and ancient Hellenic art.

⚡ Extreme Index: 5.7 / 10
Why it’s extreme: Interwar Greek drachma — soon to be wiped out by the hyperinflation of the 1941–44 Axis occupation.

• History & drama (30%): 7/10
• Scarcity (25%): 4.5/10 (our estimate)
• Wow factor (20%): 5.5/10
• Age (15%): 7/10
• Condition (10%): 3.5/10

The Extreme Index is Extreme Banknotes’ own collector score based on history, scarcity, curiosity, age and condition — it is not a valuation or investment rating.

📦 Included Banknote(s):

1. ND (1928) Greece 1000 Drachmai with Red Overprint (P-96)

📖 History and Significance:
Originally printed in 1926 by the National Bank of Greece, this note was repurposed during a major economic shift. In 1928, the newly formed Bank of Greece (Τράπεζα της Ελλάδος) took over the country's currency issuance. Instead of printing entirely new money immediately, they applied a bold red overprint to existing 1926 notes, making this a highly collectible transitional issue that bridges two eras of Greek banking.

🎨 Design Details:
The obverse features a distinguished portrait of Georgios Stavros, the founder of the National Bank of Greece, overlaid with the historic red "ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ" stamp. The reverse displays a magnificent engraving of the ancient Lion Gate at Mycenae, one of the most famous archaeological monuments of the Bronze Age Mycenaean civilization.

🔍 Numismatic Features:

• Size: 158 x 84 mm

• Material: Paper

• Type: Standard Circulation Banknote (Overprinted)

• Currency: Drachma (1832-2001)

• Country: Greece

• Issuing Authority: Bank of Greece (Overprint on National Bank of Greece note)

✅ Condition Guide:
VG-F (Very Good to Fine) / Circulated. A note in this grade shows considerable signs of heavy circulation, including prominent folds, creases, edge wear, rounded corners, small pinholes, and a loss of original paper crispness. Please note: Because we hold multiple quantities in inventory, the exact serial numbers will vary. This condition guide represents our overall quality standard rather than the specific flaws of the photographed note.