500000000 drachmai 1944 — Greece ( Pick: 132 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500,000,000 drachmai issued in Greece in 1944. It is cataloged under Pick number 132.
The note features a blue-green color and is printed on paper. Its dimensions are 140 x 61 mm, and it is signed by the governor and the directors. The printing office responsible for this note is the Bank of Greece.
The amount produced remains unspecified. In 1944, the Bank of Greece faced significant challenges, including hyperinflation, which impacted the value of its currency and led to the issuance of extremely high denominations such as this one.
The note features a blue-green color and is printed on paper. Its dimensions are 140 x 61 mm, and it is signed by the governor and the directors. The printing office responsible for this note is the Bank of Greece.
The amount produced remains unspecified. In 1944, the Bank of Greece faced significant challenges, including hyperinflation, which impacted the value of its currency and led to the issuance of extremely high denominations such as this one.
Specifications
- Signed by
- The governor, The directors
- Date of issue
- 4 October 1944
- Printing office
- Bank of Greece
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue-green
- Dimensions
- 140 x 61 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 132
About this banknote
The Bank of Greece issued this banknote in 1944. This series was introduced during a period of hyperinflation that affected Greece in the early 1940s, necessitating the release of higher denomination notes to facilitate everyday transactions.
The front side design features a profile of an ancient Greek statue, likely representing a classical figure, with intricate geometric patterns surrounding the motif. The back side displays a dynamic scene of horsemen, reminiscent of ancient Greek sculptures. This banknote, cataloged as Pick 132, measures 140 x 61 mm and was printed by the Bank of Greece.
