1000 drachmai 1947 — Greece ( Pick: 180 )

Region: Europe

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1000 drachmai issued in Greece in 1947. It falls under Pick number 180. The dimensions of the note are 160 x 80 mm, and it features a colour scheme of brown on a multicolour underprint.

This note was produced by the Bank of Greece printing works (IETA), with a total amount of 22,000,000 banknotes produced.

The issuance of the 1000 drachmai note occurred in the aftermath of World War II, a period of economic recovery in Greece.

Specifications

Signed by: Not specified
Date of issue: 1 March 1948
Printing office: Bank of Greece printing works (IETA)
Paper: Paper
Colour: Brown on multicolour underprint
Dimensions: 160 x 80 mm
Amount produced: 22,000,000
Pick catalog: 180

About this banknote

The Bank of Greece issued the 1000 drachmai note in 1947. This series was introduced following the end of World War II, as Greece sought to stabilize its economy amidst the post-war financial reconstruction. The printing was carried out by the Bank of Greece's own printing works (IETA).

The front side of the note features a portrait of a historical Greek figure. The back side displays a central motif of a traditional Greek soldier in uniform. The note is brown with multicolour underprint and measures 160 x 80 mm. A total of 22,000,000 of these banknotes were produced.