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Meanings of modern greek drachma in English

The currency issued in Greece between 1832 and December 31, 2000.

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Examples for "drachma"
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Is there a short-cut that avoids this pain: bringing back the drachma?
Reuters
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The drachma also advanced against both major European currencies and the dollar.
The Irish Times
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It's not just that the transition to the drachma would be terrible.
Reuters
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May my hand wither if that wine is worth half a drachma!
The Pharaoh and the Priest: An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt
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Going back to the drachma would kill the Greek economy, Samaras said.
The Guardian
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He knew, vaguely, that in the Second World War the Greek drachma and Hungarian pengo had become utterly worthless.
Alas, Babylon
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Greek Drachma coins are displayed on Euro banknotes in this picture illustration taken in Istanbul June 14, 2012.
Reuters
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An one Euro coin is displayed on Greek Drachma banknote in this picture illustration taken in Istanbul June 14, 2012.
Reuters
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An one Euro (L) and one Greek Drachma coins are displayed on an European flag in this picture illustration taken in Istanbul June 14, 2012.
Reuters