500 drachma 1983 — Greece ( Pick: 201 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 drachma issued in Greece in 1983. It is cataloged under Pick number 201. This banknote features deep green on a multicolor underprint and has dimensions of 158 x 72 mm. It is printed on paper and bears the signatures of Efst. Konidaris, the Manager, and Gerrasimos Arsenis, the Governor.
This note has a production total of 341,000,000 units. The printing was conducted by the Banknote and Currency Printing Office (Ίδρυμα Εκτυπώσεως Τραπεζογραμματίων και Αξιών).
The 500 drachma note was issued during a period of economic changes in Greece, reflecting adjustments in its monetary practices.
This note has a production total of 341,000,000 units. The printing was conducted by the Banknote and Currency Printing Office (Ίδρυμα Εκτυπώσεως Τραπεζογραμματίων και Αξιών).
The 500 drachma note was issued during a period of economic changes in Greece, reflecting adjustments in its monetary practices.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Efst. Konidaris (Manager), Gerrasimos Arsenis (Governor)
- Date of issue
- February 1, 1983
- Printing office
- Banknote and Currency Printing Office (Ίδρυμα Εκτυπώσεως Τραπεζογραμματίων και Αξιών)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Deep green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 158 x 72 mm
- Amount produced
- 341,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 201
About this banknote
The Bank of Greece issued this 500 drachma banknote in 1983. It was introduced as part of an updated currency series to address the economic needs of the time, prioritizing security and modernity in its designs. This release followed the historical practices of featuring prominent Greek figures on currency.
The front of the banknote displays the portrait of Ioannis Kapodistrias, who served as the first Governor of Greece. The back features a detailed depiction of the Old Fortress of Corfu. The banknote, classified as Pick 201, was printed by the Banknote and Currency Printing Office. A total of 341,000,000 notes were produced.
