KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

500 drachmai 1953 — Greece ( Pick: 325 )

Region: Europe
Front side
500 drachmai Greece 1953 — Front side
Back side
500 drachmai Greece 1953 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 drachmai issued in Greece in 1953. It is cataloged under Pick number 325. The dimensions of the banknote are 112 x 56 mm, and it is printed on paper known as papel.

The banknote features a color combination of green and brown. Specific design details are not provided; however, it is printed by the Ίδρυμα Εκτυπώσεως Τραπεζογραμματίων και Αξιών.

The banknote was produced during a time of significant economic activity in Greece. The 500 drachmai denomination is noted for its place in the currency issued by the country.

Specifications

Date of issue
1950-1953
Printing office
Ίδρυμα Εκτυπώσεως Τραπεζογραμματίων και Αξιών
Paper
Papel
Colour
Green and brown
Dimensions
112 x 56 mm
Pick catalog
325

About this banknote

The Bank of Greece issued the 500 drachmai banknote in 1953. This series was introduced as part of post-war economic reforms designed to stabilize the Greek currency and improve financial security. The banknote was printed by the Ίδρυμα Εκτυπώσεως Τραπεζογραμματίων και Αξιών in Greece.

The front side design features a motif of a Byzantine-style medallion, while the back depicts a view of traditional Greek architecture, specifically a church and masonry. At 112 x 56 mm, the banknote is predominantly green and brown. This particular note is listed as Pick 325 in numismatic catalogs.

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