1942 Greece 5000 Drachmai Bank of Greece – 20 June 1942 – WWII Issue – VF Details

1942 Greece 5,000 Drachmai – Bank of Greece – Αθήνα 20 Ιουνίου 1942 – WWII Occupation Issue

An important wartime Greek banknote issued during Axis occupation and the severe inflationary period of World War II.

The obverse features:

• Classical Winged Victory (Nike of Samothrace-inspired statue)
• Industrial and maritime labor scenes
• Bold red serial numbers
• Ornate brown and orange ABNCo-style engraving
• “Τράπεζα της Ελλάδος” (Bank of Greece) heading

The reverse displays:

• Agricultural scene with farmer and horse team
• Large “5000” denomination counters
• Decorative grape and wheat motifs
• “Έκδοσις Δευτέρα” (Second Issue)

This issue reflects the accelerating inflation that would later culminate in the extreme hyperinflation of 1943–44.

Highly collectible for:

• WWII currency collectors

• Greek monetary history specialists

• Inflation-era note collectors

• Large-format European banknote enthusiasts