Greek Coins

Obverse of 1963 30 Drachma

Countries

Reverse of 1963 30 Drachma

Obverse of 1982 20 Drachma

Reverse of 1982 20 Drachma

According to the CIA Website:
Greece achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In World War II, Greece was first invaded by Italy (1940) and subsequently occupied by Germany (1941-44); fighting endured in a protracted civil war between supporters of the king and Communist rebels. Following the latter's defeat in 1949, Greece joined NATO in 1952. A military dictatorship, which in 1967 suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country, lasted seven years. The 1974 democratic elections and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy. In 1981 Greece joined the EC (now the EU); it became the 12th member of the euro zone in 2001.
We are not sure whether the CIA don't know are don't care about Greek history before 1829. Perhaps to most American minds, this would be pre-history!

Greek Coins

Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	AMW
20 Drachma	27		Copper Nickel
30 Drachma		18 grams	0.8350	0.4832

Notes to Table
Denomination = Face Value
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Standard weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of silver content.
AMW = Acutal Metal Weight = Fine Precious metal (silver) content in troy ounces.

Date	Denomination	Description	Mintage	Grade	Availability	Price £	Price $	Price €
1982	20 Drachma		24,299,000		Yes	£4	$6	€5
1963	30 Drachma	Centennial - Five Greek Kings	3,000,000		Yes	£10	$16	€12

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