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10 Drachmai, National Bank of Greece, Greece, 1863–1869 (Pick 23)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1863-1869

Issuing entity

Kingdom of Greece

This 10 Drachmai note was issued in Greece by the National Bank of Greece, with dates recorded from 1863–1869. It belongs to the First modern drachma (1832-1944) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Otto (1832-1862). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 23.

Obverse: Georgios Stavros at upper centre, coat of arms of King Otto at lower left, Nereide at lower right. Reverse: Blank (uniface). The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Physical characteristics

Shape
Rectangular with undulating edge
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date)
Currency
First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
National Bank of Greece

Design

Obverse
Georgios Stavros at upper centre, coat of arms of King Otto at lower left, Nereide at lower right.
Reverse
Blank (uniface).

Identification

Value
10 Drachmai
Dates recorded
1863-1869
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 23

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P23
  • NumistaN# 262446

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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