1000 drachmai 1939 — Greece ( Pick: 110 )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 drachmai issued in Greece in 1939. It is cataloged under Pick number 110. The note features a design in green and multicoloured tones and is printed on cotton paper. Its dimensions are 173 x 85 mm. It bears the signatures of Emmanuel Tsouderos, Chief, O Dioikitis, and Andreas Papadimitriou, Manager, O Dieuthuntis. The printing was conducted by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. in England.
This banknote includes recorded details such as its specific colour, dimensions, and printing office. It is composed of cotton paper, providing durability and a distinctive texture.
The Central Bank of Greece was established in 1927, making it a key institution at the time of this note's issue.
This banknote includes recorded details such as its specific colour, dimensions, and printing office. It is composed of cotton paper, providing durability and a distinctive texture.
The Central Bank of Greece was established in 1927, making it a key institution at the time of this note's issue.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Emmanuel Tsouderos (Chief, O Dioikitis); Andreas Papadimitriou (Manager, O Dieuthuntis)
- Date of issue
- 1 January 1939
- Printing office
- Waterlow & Sons Ltd. (England)
- Paper
- cotton paper
- Colour
- green and multicoloured
- Dimensions
- 173 x 85 mm
- Pick catalog
- 110
About this banknote
**About this banknote**
The Bank of Greece issued this 1000 drachmai note in 1939. This series was introduced to modernize the Greek currency and accommodate the unstable economic conditions before World War II. Emmanuel Tsouderos and Andreas Papadimitriou were the notable signatories of this banknote series.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of a woman in traditional Greek attire, surrounded by intricate multicolored designs. The back displays an image of the Acropolis, complemented by a portrait of Athena. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. in England, this note is referenced as Pick 110.
