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5000 Drachmai – Greece

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 1982 Pan-European Games, Athens

Greece

Context

Year: 1981

Issuer: Greece

Period:

Third Hellenic Republic

(since 1974)

Currency:

Third modern drachma

(1954—2001)

Demonetization: 28 February 2002

Total mintage: 75,000

Material

Diameter: 24 mm

Weight: 12.5 g

Gold weight: 11.25 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #129

Numista: #56315

Value

Exchange value: 5000 GRD

Bullion value: $1878.90

Inflation-adjusted value: 113842.25 GRD

Obverse

Description:

Shield encircled by laurels

Inscription:

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔHMOKPATIA

ΔPAXMAI

5000

1981

Translation:

HELLENIC REPUBLIC

DRACHMAI

5000

1981

Script: Greek

Language: Greek

Reverse

Description:

Laurel-wreathed head of Zeus left on a gold stater from Lampsacus, c. 360-340 BC.

Inscription:

ΚΑΛΟΣΚΑΓΑΘΟΣ XIII ΠΑΝΕΥΡΩΠΑΙΚΟΙ ΑΓΩΝΕΣ ΣΤΙΒΟΥ ΑΘΗΝΑ 1982

Translation:

KALOSKAGATHOS XIII PANEUROPAIKOI AGONES STIBOU ATHENA 1982

Script: Greek

Language: Greek

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
National Mint of the Bank of Greece	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1981	—	75,000	Proof

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