The 100 Drachmes 1998, issued by Greece, commemorates the 13th FIBA Basketball World Championship, which was hosted in Greece in 1998. As one of the most important international basketball tournaments, this event highlighted Greece’s strong basketball culture and its role in the sport’s global development.
The obverse features a stylized depiction of a basketball player in action, symbolizing the dynamism and intensity of the game. The inscription "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ" (Hellenic Republic) encircles the design, while the denomination "100 ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ" (100 Drachmes) is prominently displayed below.
The reverse showcases a basketball with a net, representing the global nature of the championship and the sport’s significance in Greece. The inscription "13ο ΠΑΓΚΟΣΜΙΟ ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑ ΚΑΛΑΘΟΣΦΑΙΡΙΣΗΣ" (13th Basketball World Championship) emphasizes the event, with the year "1998" inscribed at the bottom.
Struck in cupronickel, this commemorative coin is a must-have for basketball fans and collectors, celebrating Greece’s role in hosting one of the biggest basketball events in the world.
