1932 Greece 5000 Drachmai Bank of Greece – 1 Sept 1932 – First Issue – F Details

1932 Greece 5,000 Drachmai – Bank of Greece – First Issue – Αθήνα 1 Σεπτεμβρίου 1932

An impressive high-denomination Greek banknote issued during a turbulent economic period following Greece’s departure from the gold standard in 1932.

Printed by the prestigious American Bank Note Company, this large-format note features:

• Classical helmeted figure (Athena-inspired portrait) at center
• Ornate columned border design
• Bold “5000” denomination counters
• Red serial numbers
• Reverse depicting a stylized ancient Greek griffin motif
• Rich brown and violet engraving

The 5,000 Drachmai denomination was significant at the time and reflects the monetary instability of the early 1930s during the global economic crisis.

This is a desirable type note for:

• Greek currency collectors

• Interwar European specialists

• High-denomination collectors

• ABNCo engraving enthusiasts