What is a drachma worth today?

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What is a drachma worth today?

What is a drachma worth today?

A modern person might think of one drachma as the rough equivalent of a skilled worker's daily pay in the place where they live, which could be as low as US$1, or as high as $100, depending on the country.

Are old drachmas worth anything?

According to various estimates, the value of drachma banknotes that have never been exchanged comes to about 240 million euros, or 82 billion drachmas.

How much is a drachma worth in US dollars?

Convert Greek Drachma to US Dollar
GRDUSD
1 GRD0.00331743 USD
5 GRD0.0165871 USD
100.0331743 USD
250.0829357 USD

How much is 100 Greek drachmas worth in dollars?

Convert Greek Drachma to US Dollar
GRDUSD
50 GRD0.165961 USD
100 GRD0.331922 USD
500 GRD1.65961 USD
1,000 GRD3.31922 USD

What is a drachma coin?

drachma, silver coin of ancient Greece, dating from about the mid-6th century bc, and the former monetary unit of modern Greece. The drachma was one of the world's earliest coins. Its name derives from the Greek verb meaning “to grasp,” and its original value was equivalent to that of a handful of arrows.

How many Obols are in a drachma?

Six obols Six obols made up the drachma. There were also coins worth two obols ("diobol") and three obols ("triobol").

Can I cash in drachma?

Convert your leftover Greek Drachma banknotes to cash using our hassle-free online exchange service. ... All drachma bills issued by the Athens-based Bank of Greece have lost their monetary value. However, we give cash for demonetized pre-euro Greek Drachma notes that reflects their numismatic (collector's) value.

How much is a drachma worth in pounds?

Convert Greek Drachma to British Pound
GRDGBP
1 GRD0.00246613 GBP
5 GRD0.0123306 GBP
10 GRD0.0246613 GBP
25 GRD0.0616532 GBP

Can drachma still be exchanged?

Greek drachma banknotes became obsolete in 2002, when Greece joined the Eurozone. The exchange deadline for Greek drachmae expired in 2012. All drachma bills issued by the Athens-based Bank of Greece have lost their monetary value. ... You'll see exactly how much money you'll get for your Greek Drachmas.

How much was a drachma worth in ancient Greece?

However, some historians have estimated that in the 5th century BC a drachma had a rough value of 25 U.S. dollars (in the year 1990 - equivalent to 40 USD in 2006). A skilled worker in Athens or a hoplite could earn about one drachma a day. Sculptors and doctors were able to make up to six drachmae daily.

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