10 drachmai 1940 — Greece ( Pick: 314 )

Region: Europe

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 10 drachmai issued in Greece in 1940. It is cataloged under Pick number 314. The dimensions of the note are 83 x 53 mm.

The front design features a blue color scheme on a green and light brown underprint, complemented by additional blue and brown detailing. Printing was executed by Giesecke & Devrient.

Details on the amount produced or signature are not specified. Greece faced a challenging geopolitical situation during 1940, marked by the Italian invasion on October 28.

Specifications

Signed by: Not specified
Date of issue: April 6, 1940
Printing office: Giesecke & Devrient
Paper: Paper
Colour: Blue on green and light brown underprint; blue and brown
Dimensions: 83 x 53 mm
Amount produced: Not specified
Pick catalog: 314

About this banknote

The issuing authority of this banknote was the "Kingdom of Greece," and it was issued in 1940. This series of banknotes was introduced as part of an effort to update the currency system before the onset of World War II, though specific historical context or reforms about this issuance are not detailed.

The front side design features an image of Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of the harvest, flanked by wheat stalks. The back side displays an architectural motif of classical Greek structures. This banknote, identified as Pick 314, was printed by Giesecke & Devrient, leveraging their expertise in high-quality banknote production.