5 drachmai 1917 — Greece ( Pick: 312 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 5 drachmai issued in Greece in 1917. It features a color scheme of blue and brown.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 312. Its denomination, year, and color details are recorded within the catalog.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 312. Its denomination, year, and color details are recorded within the catalog.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and brown
- Pick catalog
- 312
About this banknote
The National Bank of Greece issued the 5 drachmai note in 1917. This series was introduced during a time of economic adjustment following the Balkan Wars and amid World War I, necessitating increased currency production to support the wartime economy.
The front side design features a portrait of a notable Greek figure alongside the Greek coat of arms. The back displays the image of a classical helmeted warrior. Printed by the American Bank Note Company, this Pick 312 note is notable for its intricate blue and brown color scheme.
