5 drachmai 1941 — Greece ( Pick: 319 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 drachmai issued in Greece in 1941. It is cataloged under Pick number 319. The note features a design in red and black on a grey and yellow underprint and is printed on paper with dimensions of 89 x 48 mm. The note is signed by Sotirios Gotzamanis and was printed by Aspioti-ELKA in Athens, Greece.
The combination of colors and design elements contributes to its unique appearance. The details related to dimensions and printing enhance the banknote's physical characteristics and attributes.
Greece underwent significant political and social changes during 1941, marked by occupation and various external influences.
The combination of colors and design elements contributes to its unique appearance. The details related to dimensions and printing enhance the banknote's physical characteristics and attributes.
Greece underwent significant political and social changes during 1941, marked by occupation and various external influences.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Sotirios Gotzamanis
- Date of issue
- June 18, 1941
- Printing office
- Aspioti-ELKA, Athens, Greece
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red and black on grey and yellow underprint
- Dimensions
- 89 x 48 mm
- Pick catalog
- 319
About this banknote
The "Greek State" issued this 5 drachmai banknote in 1941, during a period of significant upheaval. This series was introduced in response to economic challenges faced by Greece during World War II. The note was printed by Aspioti-ELKA in Athens, a well-known printing firm in Greece at the time.
The front side of the note features red and black designs on a grey and yellow underprint, prominently displaying the denomination “5” and heads in ancient Greek style. The back side includes a column flanked by decorative numerals "5". This banknote, identified as Pick number 319, is signed by Sotirios Gotzamanis.
