Vintage Banknote 1939 Greece 1000 Drachmai Parthenon Athena Greek Art Currency

This authentic 1939 Bank of Greece 1,000 Drachmai note represents the last major high-denomination issue printed by Greece right before the outbreak of World War II and the subsequent 1941 Axis occupation. Because many of these pre-war banknotes were hidden away, heavily inflated during the wartime years, or replaced during post-war monetary overhauls, they stand today as beautiful historical time capsules from a pivotal era in Greek history.

Serial: 257076

Security: Watermark of Alexander the Great when held up to a light source

Measures: 172 mm × 85 mm

Condition: Frayed edge, creasing, and natural age-appropriate paper toning.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.