50 lepta 1941 — Greece ( Pick: 316 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 lepta issued in Greece in 1941. It is cataloged under Pick number 316.
This note features a color scheme of red and brown. It was produced using paper at the printing office Aspiotis-ELKA. The dimensions of the banknote are 69 x 34 mm.
The 50 lepta was issued during World War II.
This note features a color scheme of red and brown. It was produced using paper at the printing office Aspiotis-ELKA. The dimensions of the banknote are 69 x 34 mm.
The 50 lepta was issued during World War II.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 18 June 1941
- Printing office
- Aspiotis-ELKA
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red and brown
- Dimensions
- 69 x 34 mm
- Pick catalog
- 316
About this banknote
The issuing authority for this banknote was the Greek government during the period of Axis occupation in World War II. This series was introduced in 1941, with the 50 lepta denomination aimed at addressing monetary shortages during the turbulent times following the occupation of Greece by Axis forces.
The front side design features the Winged Victory of Samothrace. The back depicts the Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, an 11th-century Byzantine church in Athens. Printed by Aspiotis-ELKA, this banknote is notable for its small size, measuring 69 x 34 mm, and its red and brown color scheme.
