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50 drachmai

Greece · 1964

Front of the 50 drachmai note from Greece
Front
Back of the 50 drachmai note from Greece
Back

Issued by the Bank of Greece and dated 1 October 1964, the front shows the nymph Arethusa, taken from an ancient Syracusan coin and flanked by dolphins, alongside an ancient trireme. The back depicts a modern shipyard with a sailing vessel under construction, reflecting Greece's long maritime tradition.

Ref
2708; 2765
Country
Greece
Issuer
Greece
Denomination
50 drachmai
Catalogue number
Pick 195
Date
1964 (printed on the note)
Estimated value
£0.52 to £3.56 · price guide: Numista
Grade
F (estimated from photos)
Copies in the collection
2
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