50 drachmai 1964 — Greece ( Pick: 195 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 drachmai issued in Greece in 1964. It is cataloged under Pick number 195. The note is blue on a multicolor underprint and printed on paper. It measures 142 x 64 mm and is signed by Xenophon Zolotas.
The design specifics of the banknote are not elaborated, but it is cataloged under its Pick number and year of issue. The printing was carried out by the Banknote and Currency Printing Office in Greece, operational since 1947.
A total of 432,000,000 units of this banknote were produced. The significant production volume reflects its extensive circulation during this period.
The design specifics of the banknote are not elaborated, but it is cataloged under its Pick number and year of issue. The printing was carried out by the Banknote and Currency Printing Office in Greece, operational since 1947.
A total of 432,000,000 units of this banknote were produced. The significant production volume reflects its extensive circulation during this period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Xenophon Zolotas
- Date of issue
- 1st October 1964
- Printing office
- Banknote and Currency Printing Office (Ίδρυμα Εκτυπώσεως Τραπεζογραμματίων και Αξιών / Idryma Ektiposeos Trapezogrammation kai Axion), Greece (1947-date)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 142 x 64 mm
- Amount produced
- 432,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 195
About this banknote
The Bank of Greece issued the 50 drachmai note in 1964. This series was introduced to modernize the currency and meet the economic needs of the country during that period. It was part of a broader effort to stabilize the Greek economy following significant economic reforms.
The front of the banknote features a depiction of a helmeted figure, along with intricate patterns and the denomination. The back showcases a shipyard scene, highlighting Greece's maritime heritage. Notably, this note is cataloged as Pick 195 and was printed by the Banknote and Currency Printing Office in Greece, with 432,000,000 units produced.
