Greece Frama Vending Machine Stamp, Drachma Denomination

Greece · 1984 · Variable Drachma

This is a Frama vending machine stamp, part of a series first issued in Greece in 1984. The design is simple, featuring a large numeral indicating the postage value, the word 'ΕΛΛΑΣ' (Hellas), and the drachma symbol (ΔΡ). These labels were printed on demand by automated machines, resulting in variations in paper and printing.

Frama stamps, named after the Swiss company that produced the vending machines, were introduced in many countries in the late 20th century as a modern way to dispense postage. This series represents Greece's adoption of this automated postal technology.