5000 drachmai 1942 — Greece ( Pick: 119 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5000 drachmai issued in Greece in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 119. The note features a black design on a pale red background, with a blue and multicolor underprint on the front. The back showcases a dark brown design on light blue and yellow-orange underprint.
This banknote measures 165 x 83 mm and is produced by the Bank of Greece, bearing the signatures of the Governor and Directors. It exists in two variations: one printed on paper without a watermark (Pick 119a) and another on watermarked paper (Pick 119b).
Greece was experiencing significant turmoil during World War II. The Bank of Greece managed currency issuance amid the socio-economic challenges of this period.
This banknote measures 165 x 83 mm and is produced by the Bank of Greece, bearing the signatures of the Governor and Directors. It exists in two variations: one printed on paper without a watermark (Pick 119a) and another on watermarked paper (Pick 119b).
Greece was experiencing significant turmoil during World War II. The Bank of Greece managed currency issuance amid the socio-economic challenges of this period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Governor and Directors
- Date of issue
- June 20, 1942
- Printing office
- Bank of Greece
- Paper
- Paper without watermark (Pick 119a); watermarked paper (Pick 119b).
- Colour
- Black on pale red, blue, and multicolor underprint on the front; dark brown on light blue and yellow-orange underprint on the back.
- Dimensions
- 165 x 83 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified.
- Pick catalog
- 119
About this banknote
The Bank of Greece issued the 5000 drachmai note in 1942. This issuance took place during the Axis occupation of Greece in World War II, as a measure to continue economic transactions amidst challenging times. The note is part of a series introduced without a specific series designation during this period.
The front of the banknote features an image of the Winged Victory of Samothrace flanked by two workers. The back depicts an agricultural scene with a farmer sowing seeds and two horses plowing a field. This note, identified as Pick 119, was printed on either non-watermarked paper (Pick 119a) or watermarked paper (Pick 119b), by the Bank of Greece.
