500 drachmai 1950 — Greece ( Pick: 325 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 drachmai issued in Greece in 1950. It is cataloged under Pick number 325. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes.
This note is signed by the Minister for Finance, featuring the signature of Giorgos Kartalis. It is printed on paper and has dimensions of 112 x 56 mm. The olive and gray coloration contributes to its visual identity.
The Banknote and Currency Printing Office, responsible for this note's production, has been operational in Greece since 1947.
This note is signed by the Minister for Finance, featuring the signature of Giorgos Kartalis. It is printed on paper and has dimensions of 112 x 56 mm. The olive and gray coloration contributes to its visual identity.
The Banknote and Currency Printing Office, responsible for this note's production, has been operational in Greece since 1947.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Minister for Finance (signature of Giorgos Kartalis)
- Date of issue
- 10th July 1950
- Printing office
- Banknote and Currency Printing Office (Ίδρυμα Εκτυπώσεως Τραπεζογραμματίων και Αξιών / Idryma Ektiposeos Trapezogrammation kai Axion), Greece (1947-date)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Olive and gray
- Dimensions
- 112 x 56 mm
- Pick catalog
- 325
About this banknote
The Bank of Greece issued the 500 drachmai note in 1950. This series was introduced as part of post-World War II efforts to stabilize the Greek economy and manage inflation. It was printed by the Banknote and Currency Printing Office in Greece, operating since 1947.
The front side of the note features a detailed design with a depiction of Byzantine Emperor John II Komnenos. The reverse side shows a scene from the island of Santorini, highlighting its distinctive architectural landmarks. The note measures 112 x 56 mm and is printed in olive and gray colors. This specific note is identified as Pick 325.
