10000 drachmai 1942 — Greece ( Pick: 120 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10,000 drachmai issued in Greece in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 120. The denomination and year identify it within documented banknotes.
This note is brown in color. Dimensions are recorded as 000 x 000 mm.
In 1942, Greece was under Axis occupation during World War II, affecting the country’s economy and currency.
This note is brown in color. Dimensions are recorded as 000 x 000 mm.
In 1942, Greece was under Axis occupation during World War II, affecting the country’s economy and currency.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 29.12.1942
- Colour
- brown
- Dimensions
- 000 x 000 mm
- Pick catalog
- 120
About this banknote
The Bank of Greece issued the 10,000 drachmai banknote in 1942. This series was introduced during the Axis occupation of Greece in World War II to address rampant inflation. The economic conditions necessitated higher denomination notes, leading to the release of this specific banknote.
The front side design features portraits of a rural man and woman dressed in traditional attire. The back side depicts the Treasury of the Athenians at Delphi. This note is cataloged as Pick 120 and printed in a brown color scheme. The dimensions are not specified.
