100 drachmai 1967 — Greece ( Pick: 196 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 drachmai issued in Greece in 1967. It is cataloged under Pick number 196.
The front side features a red-brown color on a multicolor underprint. It is signed by Xenofon Zolotas and was printed by Idryma Ektiposeos Trapezogrammation kai Axion. The dimensions of the banknote are 159 x 67 mm.
A total of 5,250,000 pieces were produced for this banknote. The drachma was replaced by the euro in 2002.
The front side features a red-brown color on a multicolor underprint. It is signed by Xenofon Zolotas and was printed by Idryma Ektiposeos Trapezogrammation kai Axion. The dimensions of the banknote are 159 x 67 mm.
A total of 5,250,000 pieces were produced for this banknote. The drachma was replaced by the euro in 2002.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Xenofon Zolotas
- Date of issue
- July 1, 1966
- Printing office
- Idryma Ektiposeos Trapezogrammation kai Axion
- Paper
- Not specified
- Colour
- Red-brown on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 159 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- 5,250,000
- Pick catalog
- 196
About this banknote
The Bank of Greece issued the 100 Drachmai note in 1967, during a period of economic adjustments. This series was introduced to replace earlier design notes with updated security features and designs, showcasing the country's historical heritage.
The front side of the note features a portrait of Democritus, an ancient Greek philosopher known for his atomic theory of the universe. The back side displays an image of the Academy of Athens. Printed by Idryma Ektiposeos Trapezogrammation kai Axion, 5,250,000 units of this red-brown multicolor underprint note were produced.
