On December 19, 1934, the new building was inaugurated in a formal manner. During World War II the various "policing" measures were hindered by brokers in the "free" market engaged in buying pounds in the streets around the Sophocleous Street building.
On December 19, 1934, the new edifice was inaugurated ceremonially. Throughout World War II, efforts to enforce regulations were obstructed by traders in the open market who purchased pounds in the vicinity of the Sophocleous Street building.