Lot #60: Vintage 1944 Bank of Greece WWII WWII High-Inflation 500,000 Drachmai Banknote (Serial # 236522 ZM)

Details: Historic WWII-era Greek paper banknote issued by the Bank of Greece (ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ), dated March 20, 1944 (ΕΝ ΑΘΗΝΑΙΣ ΤΗ 20η ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ 1944). Features a high denomination of 500,000 Drachmai (ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ ΠΕΝΤΑΚΟΣΙΑΙ ΧΙΛΙΑΔΕΣ). Obverse displays a classical ancient Greek portrait bust of Zeus / Achaean deity. Reverse features green ornate lathework geometric patterns centered around "500.000" and "ΕΚΔΟΣΙΣ ΠΡΩΤΗ" (First Issue). Red serial number 236522 ZM. Condition: Crisp Extremely Fine / Uncirculated condition. Paper is bright and firm with sharp corners, flat surface texture, and no heavy folds, pinholes, or tears. Faint age-appropriate edge toning near corners. Notes: Highly desirable WWII Axis occupation hyperinflation era paper currency note; a remarkable historical piece for European monetary history and world paper money collections. Pickup category timeslot {A}