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greek monetary unit

 

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Noun greek monetary unit has 1 sense
  1. Greek monetary unit - monetary unit in Greece
    --1 is a kind of
    monetary unit
    --1 has particulars: drachma, Greek drachma; lepton

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Greek Monetary Unit

Description:

A Greek monetary unit refers to the various currency units used in Greece throughout history. These units have changed over time, with some examples being drachma, obolus, and lepton. The Greek monetary units have played a significant role in the country's economic development and financial system.

Senses and Usages:

1. Drachma:

- Noun: The primary currency unit of Greece until it was replaced by the euro in 2002.

Sample Sentence: After the adoption of the euro, the drachma became obsolete as a Greek monetary unit.

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2. Obolus:

- Noun: An ancient Greek silver coin worth one-sixth of a drachma.

Sample Sentence: Archaeologists uncovered several oboloi in the ancient Greek city ruins.

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3. Lepton:

- Noun: The smallest denomination of the euro, currently used as a Greek monetary unit.

Sample Sentence: She paid for the coffee with a few lepta coins.

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