Live Internet Auction 15 (Part A) Coins, Medals & Banknotes

GREECE: 500 million Drachmas (9.10.1944) (type II) printed check in dark blue on white paper, used as banknote by the Bank of Greece, Agrinio branch. Handwritten S/N: "65059". After the Germans left the city of Agrinio, the bank issued checks used as banknotes with the signature of G Fanos (the bank director) to pay for the salaries of the employees of the public sector. This specific check is redeemed and is stamped by the Bank on back. Printed in Agrinio. Inside holder by PMG "Choice Fine 15 / Rust". (Hellas 276d) & (Pick 148).