50 drachmai 1943 — Greece ( Pick: 121 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 drachmai issued in Greece in 1943. It is cataloged under Pick number 121. Its dimensions are 120 x 60 mm and it features two signatures at the lower right.
The design includes black ink on an orange and teal underprint, complemented by maroon on a green underprint. This note is printed on paper and was produced in Athens.
Greece faced occupation during World War II, which significantly impacted its monetary issues at the time.
The design includes black ink on an orange and teal underprint, complemented by maroon on a green underprint. This note is printed on paper and was produced in Athens.
Greece faced occupation during World War II, which significantly impacted its monetary issues at the time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Two signatures at lower right
- Date of issue
- 01.02.1943
- Printing office
- Printed in Athens
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on orange and teal underprint; maroon on green underprint
- Dimensions
- 120 x 60 mm
- Pick catalog
- 121
About this banknote
The Bank of Greece issued this 50 drachmai note in 1943, during a period of significant economic turmoil due to World War II. This banknote series was introduced to address the increasing inflation and scarcity of currency caused by the ongoing conflict and occupation.
The front side features a portrait of a young woman adorned in traditional attire. The back side displays two ancient Greek coins showing classical imagery. The note measures 120 x 60 mm and is printed in black with an orange and teal underprint, produced in Athens. The Pick number for this banknote is 121.
