50 drachmai 1939 — Greece ( Pick: 107 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 drachmai issued in Greece in 1939. It is cataloged under Pick number 107. This note has dimensions of 143 x 73 mm and is printed on paper.
The banknote is predominantly green in color and features signatures from Emmanuel Tsouderos and Andreas Papadimitriou. It was produced by De La Rue, with a total print run of 15,000,000 notes.
Greece experienced significant political and economic challenges during the late 1930s, marked by the regime under Ioannis Metaxas consolidating power prior to the outbreak of World War II.
The banknote is predominantly green in color and features signatures from Emmanuel Tsouderos and Andreas Papadimitriou. It was produced by De La Rue, with a total print run of 15,000,000 notes.
Greece experienced significant political and economic challenges during the late 1930s, marked by the regime under Ioannis Metaxas consolidating power prior to the outbreak of World War II.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Emmanuel Tsouderos, Andreas Papadimitriou
- Date of issue
- 1 June 1940
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green
- Dimensions
- 143 x 73 mm
- Amount produced
- 15,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 107
About this banknote
The Bank of Greece issued the 50 drachmai note in 1939. This issuance was part of efforts to stabilize Greece’s economy before World War II escalated. The note was printed by De La Rue, under the signatures of Emmanuel Tsouderos and Andreas Papadimitriou, with a total of 15,000,000 pieces produced.
The front side design features a portrait of an ancient Greek philosopher, accompanied by the White Tower of Thessaloniki. The back side showcases a detailed scene from ancient Greek art. Predominantly green, the note measures 143 x 73 mm and was printed on paper. This banknote is classified under Pick 107.
