1000 drachmai 1942 — Greece ( Pick: 118 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 drachmai issued in Greece in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 118.
The banknote features a design primarily in brown and blue. The dimensions of the note are 140 x 70 mm, and it is constructed of paper.
The State Bank of Greece produced this denomination during a time of significant economic changes in the country.
The banknote features a design primarily in brown and blue. The dimensions of the note are 140 x 70 mm, and it is constructed of paper.
The State Bank of Greece produced this denomination during a time of significant economic changes in the country.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 16 September 1942
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown and blue
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 118
About this banknote
The Bank of Greece issued the 1000 drachmai banknote in 1942 during the Axis occupation of Greece. This series was introduced amidst significant economic turmoil and hyperinflation in the country, necessitating larger denominations for daily transactions.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of a young woman in traditional Greek attire. The back side displays the Lion of Amphipolis, a well-known ancient sculpture. This specific note, cataloged as Pick 118, measures 140 x 70 mm and is printed in brown and blue on paper.
