500 drachmai 1939 — Greece ( Pick: 109 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 drachmai issued in Greece in 1939. It is cataloged under Pick number 109. The front features a purple and lilac color scheme, while the back presents a blue-green tone. This note has dimensions of 173 x 85 mm and is printed on paper by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom, without an imprint.
The amount produced for variant 109a was 1,500,000, while 500,000 were produced for variant 109b. The note details include color specifications and printing information specific to this issue.
The banknote was part of the monetary currency used in Greece shortly before World War II.
The amount produced for variant 109a was 1,500,000, while 500,000 were produced for variant 109b. The note details include color specifications and printing information specific to this issue.
The banknote was part of the monetary currency used in Greece shortly before World War II.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- January 1, 1939
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (without imprint)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple and lilac on the front; blue-green on the back
- Dimensions
- 173 x 85 mm
- Amount produced
- 1,500,000 for variant 109a; 500,000 for variant 109b
- Pick catalog
- 109
About this banknote
The issuing authority for this banknote is the Bank of Greece. The series was issued in 1939. This series was introduced as a part of efforts to stabilize the Greek currency during a period of economic adjustment before World War II.
The front side design features a portrait of a woman in traditional attire, surrounded by intricate patterns in purple and lilac. The back side depicts a coastal scene with a town and boats, along with a classical female bust in blue-green tones. This note, cataloged as Pick 109, was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, with a total production of 1,500,000 notes for variant 109a.
