1941 Greece 5 Drachmai Banknote

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Obverse: The front side showcases a classical Greek artwork featuring the profile of Minoan women, a nod to Greece’s ancient history. The large denomination “5” is prominently displayed in the center with the inscription “ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ ΠΕΝΤΕ” (5 Drachmai) below. The background and borders feature ornate patterns in red. The text “ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ” (Hellenic State) is printed above, indicating the issuing authority, while the serial number “ΛΣΤ 221806” is shown on the right.
Obverse lettering: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ, ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ 5 ΠΕΝΤΕ, ΠΛΗΡΩΤΕΑΙ ΕΠΙ ΤΗ ΕΜΦΑΝΙΣΕΙ ΕΝ ΑΘΗΝΑΙΣ ΤΗ 8 ΙΟΥΝΙΟΥ 1941.
Reverse: The reverse features two large ornate “5” numerals flanking a Greek column at the center, reinforcing the banknote’s classical theme.
Reverse lettering: ΝΟΜΟΘΕΤΙΚΟΝ ΔΙΑΤΑΓΜΑ ΥΠ’ ΑΡΙΘ 193 ΤΗΣ 17ης ΙΟΥΝΙΟΥ 1941, Η ΠΑΡΑΠΟΙΗΣΙΣ Η ΠΛΑΣΤΟΓΡΑΦΗΣΙΣ ΚΑΙ Η ΕΝ ΓΝΩΣΕΙ ΤΗΣ ΠΛΑΣΤΟΤΗΤΟΣ ΚΥΚΛΟΦΟΡΙΑ ΤΙΜΩΡΟΥΝΤΑΙ ΚΑΤΑ ΤΟΝ ΝΟΜΟΝ.
Size: ±88 x 47 mm
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