Greek Postage Due Stamp, 1981

Greece · 1981 · 100 Drachma

This is a postage due stamp, part of a definitive series issued by Greece in 1981. The design is simple and functional, featuring a large numeral '100' indicating the value of 100 Drachma, which was the amount to be collected from the recipient for insufficient postage. The text 'ΕΛΛΑΣ' (Hellas) and 'ΤΕΛΗ' (Dues) are prominently displayed.

Issued during the period of the Third Hellenic Republic, this stamp reflects the standard postal needs of the time before Greece adopted the Euro in 2001. Postage due stamps were a common feature of postal systems worldwide to ensure proper payment for mail services.