1943 Greece 5000 Drachmai Banknote – 10 July 1943 – WWII Hyperinflation – VF

1943 Greece 5,000 Drachmai – Bank of Greece – Αθήνα 10 Ιουλίου 1943 – Third Issue

Issued during the height of World War II occupation and accelerating hyperinflation, this 5,000 Drachmai note represents one of the transitional inflation issues before the dramatic currency collapse of late 1943–1944.

Obverse:
• Classical Greek female bust (helmeted profile)
• Background vignette of ancient figures in motion
• Bold red serial numbers
• Ornate border engraving
• Dated July 10, 1943

Reverse:
• Classical horse and rider scene inspired by ancient Greek sculpture
• Large “5000” denomination counters
• Marked “Έκδοσις Τρίτη” (Third Issue)

This issue captures the final stages before Greece moved into extreme multi-million and billion-drachma denominations during the peak of wartime inflation.

A desirable example for:

• WWII currency collectors

• Hyperinflation specialists

• Greek monetary history collections

• Large-format European banknote enthusiasts