Greece was heavily involved in World War II. It entered the conflict in October 1940 when Italy invaded, followed by a German invasion in April 1941, resulting in a long period of occupation. The 1,000-drachma note, issued on August 21, 1942, reflects this period of wartime history and economic instability in Greece.
This currency is a living testament to that era, reaching you today from the time of World War II...
