Greece 1.000 Drachme 1921-Oct-14

Signature at right: Kontaxis

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Greece 1,000 Drachme, 1921-1922 P-69 obverse
Greece 1,000 Drachme, 1921-1922 P-69 reverse

Information:

Rarity R - Rare
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1921-Oct-14 Signature at right: Kontaxis + - - - - - -
Reference P#69
Country Greece
Period First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Ruler Constantine I (1913-1917, 1920-1922)
Issuing bank National Bank of Greece
Currency Drachme
Denomination 1.000 Drachme
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1921-1922
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 210x110 mm

Obverse:

Greece 1,000 Drachme, 1921-1922 P-69

Obverse symbol

Portrait of Georgios Stavros (founder of the National Bank of Greece) at left, goddess Demeter with crops and agricultural tools at centre, ancient Greek coin at top, coat of arms with overprint "ĪĪ•ĪŸĪ" at right.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse symbol

Temple of Apollo Epikourios in Bassae at centre, decorated pedestals at sides, two ancient Greek coins at bottom.