The 10 Drachmas note of 1940 was issued by the Bank of Greece during the early years of World War II. It represents the smaller denominations circulating just before the Axis occupation of Greece.
The obverse depicts an allegorical figure and classical motifs reflecting Greece’s ancient heritage.
The reverse features ornamental patterns and the denomination prominently displayed.
Obverse
Ancient coin with Demeter at left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
10 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ 10
ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ 10 ΔΕΚΑ
ΠΛΗΡΩΤΕΑΙ ΕΠΙ Τῌ ΕΜΦΑΝΙΣΕΙ
ΕΝ ΑΘΗΝΑΙΣ Τῌ 6η ΑΠΡΙΛΙΟΥ 1940
Ο ΥΠΟΥΡΓΟΣ ΤΩΝ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΩΝ
ΝΟΜΟΣ 2153 ΤΗΣ 12ΗΣ ΔΕΚΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ 1939
ΔΗΜΗΤΗΡ
10 10
Reverse
University at center.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
10 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ 10
Η ΠΑΡΑΠΟΙΗΣΙΣ Η ΠΛΑΣΤΟΓΡΑΦΗΣΙΣ ΚΑΙ Η ΕΝ ΓΝΩΣΕΙ ΤΗΣ ΠΛΑΣΤΟΤΗΤΟΣ ΚΥΚΛΟΦΟΡΙΑ ΤΙΜΩΡΟΥΝΤΑΙ ΚΑΤΑ ΤΟΝ ΝΟΜΟΝ
LEIPZIG – GIESECKE & DEVRIENT – BERLIN
Printer
Giesecke+Devrient (Giesecke & Devrient), Leipzig, Germany (1852-date)
Features
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1922-1924, 1935-1947) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1940 |
| Value | 10 Drachmai |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 83 × 53 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
