500 drachmai 1922 — Greece ( Pick: 68 )

Region: Europe

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 drachmai issued in Greece in 1922. It is cataloged under Pick number 68.

The note features a multicolored design with blue, green, red, brown, black, and purple tones. Its dimensions are 195 x 100 mm.

Signed by Governor Georgios Stavros and Cashier Konstantinos K. Kallergis, this banknote was printed by the American Bank Note Company. A total of 1,600,000 notes were produced.

Specifications

Signed by: Governor Georgios Stavros, Cashier Konstantinos K. Kallergis
Date of issue: January 25, 1922
Printing office: American Bank Note Company
Paper: Paper
Colour: Blue, green, red, brown, black, and purple
Dimensions: 195 x 100 mm
Amount produced: 1,600,000
Pick catalog: 68

About this banknote

The Bank of Greece issued the 500 drachmai banknote in 1922 as part of its efforts to stabilize the national currency following World War I and the Greco-Turkish War. This series was introduced to address inflation and economic challenges of the era, with production managed by the American Bank Note Company.

The front side of the banknote features an emblem with a crowned shield flanked by two figures, indicative of strength and protection. The back side showcases an image of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, standing between two columns. The note measures 195 x 100 mm and bears the signatures of Governor Georgios Stavros and Cashier Konstantinos K. Kallergis.