5000 drachma 1997 — Greece ( Pick: 205 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Greece, dated 1997, carries a denomination of 5000 drachma. It features a blue and orange color scheme.
It is listed under Pick number 205. The details provided assist in identifying this banknote within the documented facts of the period.
It is listed under Pick number 205. The details provided assist in identifying this banknote within the documented facts of the period.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and orange
- Pick catalog
- 205
About this banknote
The 5000 drachma banknote was issued by the Bank of Greece in 1997. This series was part of Greece's efforts to update its banknotes with advanced security features prior to the transition to the euro in the early 2000s.
The front side of the note features an engraved portrait of Theodoros Kolokotronis, a prominent figure in the Greek War of Independence, alongside an image of the Holy Apostles Church in Kalamata. The back side shows an artistic depiction of the Arcadian landscape, highlighting a bridge in the area of Karytaina. The note is cataloged as Pick number 205.
