100 drachmai 1917 — Greece ( Pick: 56 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Greece, dated 1917, carries a denomination of 100 drachmai. The note features a color scheme of purple and green.
It is cataloged under Pick number 56. The details specify its classification among documented banknotes from this timeframe.
It is cataloged under Pick number 56. The details specify its classification among documented banknotes from this timeframe.
Specifications
- Colour
- Purple and green
- Pick catalog
- 56
About this banknote
The National Bank of Greece issued the 100 drachmai banknote in 1917 during a period of financial restructuring necessitated by World War I. This issuance was part of measures to stabilize the economy and finance wartime activities in Greece.
The front side of the note features a portrait of Georgios Stavros, a prominent Greek banker. The back side displays a classical statue of Demeter holding a torch and child, symbolizing agriculture and fertility. This banknote, issued under Pick number 56, was printed by the American Bank Note Company, New York.
