1939 Greece 1000 Drachmai Bank of Greece – 2nd Issue – 1 Jan 1939 – Acropolis – VF

1939 Greece 1,000 Drachmai – Bank of Greece – Second Issue – Αθήνα 1 Ιανουαρίου 1939

An elegant pre-World War II Greek banknote issued just months before the outbreak of global conflict. Printed by the prestigious American Bank Note Company, this issue combines classical Greek identity with refined American engraving craftsmanship.

Obverse features:

• Portrait of a traditional Greek woman in regional dress
• Rich green and multicolor guilloché
• Bold red serial numbers
• Ornate geometric border work

Reverse features:

• The Acropolis and Parthenon overlooking Athens
• Classical female bust motif
• Large “1000” denomination counters
• “Έκδοσις Δευτέρα” (Second Issue)

This note reflects Greece’s national pride and cultural heritage during a tense pre-war era. The Acropolis vignette makes this one of the most visually appealing Greek notes of the 1930s.

Highly collectible for:

• Greek currency specialists

• Pre-WWII European collectors

• Classical architecture enthusiasts

• ABNCo engraving collectors