1000 drachmai 1926 — Greece ( Pick: 83 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 drachmai issued in Greece in 1926. It is cataloged under Pick number 83. The banknote features a design in black, green, and multicolour printed on cotton paper, measuring 196 x 92 mm. It is signed by V. Saridas as Cashier, Alexandros Diomidis as Chief, and has no signature from the Commissioner.
Produced by the American Banknote Company, this note has a documented production amount of 5 million.
The 1000 drachmai was issued during Greece's transition to a modern banking system following World War I.
Produced by the American Banknote Company, this note has a documented production amount of 5 million.
The 1000 drachmai was issued during Greece's transition to a modern banking system following World War I.
Specifications
- Signed by
- V. Saridas (Cashier, O Tamias); Alexandros Diomidis (Chief, O Dioikitis); No signature (Commissioner, O Epitropos)
- Date of issue
- 4 November 1926
- Printing office
- American Banknote Company
- Paper
- Cotton paper
- Colour
- Black, green and multicolour
- Dimensions
- 196 x 92 mm
- Amount produced
- 5 million
- Pick catalog
- 83
About this banknote
The 1000 Drachmai banknote was issued by the National Bank of Greece in 1926. This series was introduced as part of the monetary reforms following periods of economic instability after World War I, aiming to stabilize the Greek economy and currency.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Adamantios Korais, a renowned Greek scholar, within a decorative frame. The back side depicts the Lion Gate of Mycenae, an ancient archaeological site. The note, identified as Pick 83, was printed by the American Banknote Company, with a total of 5 million pieces produced.
