100 drachmai 1955 — Greece ( Pick: 192 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 drachmai issued in Greece in 1955. It is cataloged under Pick number 192. This note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 158 x 67 mm. It features a red color scheme on a multicolor underprint. The note is signed by Xenophon Zolotas and an unknown bank manager.
Approximately 8,000,000 notes of this denomination were produced by the Bank of Greece Printing Works.
The State Bank of Greece was established in 1927, playing a significant role in the country's monetary system throughout the 20th century.
Approximately 8,000,000 notes of this denomination were produced by the Bank of Greece Printing Works.
The State Bank of Greece was established in 1927, playing a significant role in the country's monetary system throughout the 20th century.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Xenophon Zolotas and an unknown bank manager
- Date of issue
- July 1, 1955
- Printing office
- Bank of Greece Printing Works
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 158 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- Approximately 8,000,000 notes
- Pick catalog
- 192
About this banknote
The Bank of Greece issued this 100 drachmai banknote in 1955. This series was introduced during a period of stabilization following Greece's post-war economic recovery, with the banknote becoming part of the regular currency in circulation.
The front of the banknote features a profile of an ancient Greek soldier in a helmet, alongside a depiction of a classical warship. The back side displays a scene of multiple sailing ships. This note, Pick 192, was printed by the Bank of Greece Printing Works. Approximately 8,000,000 copies were produced, bearing the signature of Xenophon Zolotas.
