100 Drachmai 28th Chess Olympics

The 28th Chess Olympiad was held in Thessaloniki in November 1988, making Greece only the second country to host the event twice — Athens had staged it in 1984. The Soviet Union dominated both tournaments, though the 1988 event is remembered in chess circles for a strong showing by England and the emergence of several players who would define the game through the 1990s.

Greece issued commemorative 100 Drachmai pieces for both its hosting years, creating a paired set that remains modestly collectible. Circulation strikes were produced in quantity and saw little actual use.