1944 Bank of Greece 100 Drachmai Banknote - Rarer WW2 Greek Note - Glory of Psara Type - 1944 One Hundred Drachmai Greek Note - P#170a

This listing is for the photographed 1944 Bank of Greece 100 Drachmai WW2 Era Note. Issued during World War II, towards the end of the conflict. The obverse of this note depicts a portrait of the Greek Maritime Hero during the war of independence, Konstantinos Kanaris, at the right end and a ship on fire printed in the lower center. The reverse of this note displays the painting "Glory of Psara" by Nikolaos Gyzis at the center. This notes watermark is the head of Themistocles. Choice Very Fine (VF+) grade/condition, minor visible folds and signs of circulation. Beautiful Greek bank note that displays both modern and ancient Greek History. Great rarer addition to any collection! P#170a (Pick Number 170a).

After Greece gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821, the government issued their first versions of paper currency in the independent nation, which displayed a Phoenix to symbolize the rebirth of Greece. In 1841 the National Bank of Greece was established, becoming the official issuing authority of paper currency until 1928. From 1928 to 2001 the Bank of Greece took over the issuance of Greek banknotes, issuing this note in 1955. The bank had to adapt to the economic fluctuations of the country after the two World Wars, with evidence of inflation from their high denominations of Drachmai notes immediately after World War II. In 2002 Greece officially changed their national currency to the Euro, demonetizing the Greek Drachmai.

This note is an extremely interesting piece of Greek history in great condition, making it a great addition to any collection!

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1944 Bank of Greece 100 Drachmai Banknote - Rarer WW2 Greek Note - Glory of Psara Type - 1944 One Hundred Drachmai Greek Note - P#170a