KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1000 drachmai 1950 — Greece ( Pick: 326 )

Region: Europe
Front side
1000 drachmai Greece 1950 — Front side
Back side
1000 drachmai Greece 1950 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1000 drachmai issued in Greece in 1950. It is cataloged under Pick number 326. The dimensions of the note are 112 x 56 mm, and it is made of paper, featuring a design in green and black on a multicolour underprint.

The note is signed by Giorgos Kartalis. It was produced by the Banknote and Currency Printing Office (Ίδρυμα Εκτυπώσεως Τραπεζογραμματίων και Αξιών).

The State Bank of Greece was involved in notable currency reforms post-World War II, implementing various changes to stabilize the drachma during the economic recovery period.

Specifications

Signed by
Giorgos Kartalis
Date of issue
10 July 1950
Printing office
Banknote and Currency Printing Office (Ίδρυμα Εκτυπώσεως Τραπεζογραμματίων και Αξιών)
Paper
Paper
Colour
Green and black on multicolour underprint
Dimensions
112 x 56 mm
Pick catalog
326

About this banknote

The Bank of Greece issued the 1000 drachmai note in 1950. This series was introduced to stabilize the Greek currency following the significant economic turmoil and inflation after World War II.

The front side of the banknote features the head of a deity and ancient coins as part of its design, while the back depicts a lion statue. This note, designated as Pick 326, was printed by the Banknote and Currency Printing Office. It bears the signature of Giorgos Kartalis.

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