20000 drachmai 1946 — Greece ( Pick: 176 )

Region: Europe

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 20000 drachmai issued in Greece in 1946. It is cataloged under Pick number 176.

The note features a dark green color and measures 180 x 90 mm. It is produced on paper by the Banknote and Securities Printing Foundation.

The amount produced for this banknote is not specified. The State Bank of Greece was established in 1928, marking a significant step in the country's financial development.

Specifications

Signed by: Not specified
Date of issue: 1946
Printing office: Banknote and Securities Printing Foundation
Paper: Paper
Colour: Dark green
Dimensions: 180 x 90 mm
Amount produced: Not specified
Pick catalog: 176

About this banknote

The Bank of Greece issued the 20,000 drachmai note in 1946, during a period of economic readjustment following World War II. This series was introduced to handle the hyperinflation that plagued Greece in the 1940s, necessitating larger denominations to facilitate everyday transactions.

The front side of the banknote features an image of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess, symbolizing wisdom and war. The back side displays a depiction of Medusa and a rooster, combining mythological and symbolic imagery. The note is printed in dark green, measures 180 x 90 mm, and was produced by the Banknote and Securities Printing Foundation.