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Greece Bank of Greece 5000 Drachmai 20.6.1942 Pick 119a plus five printer's color test pieces. A regular 5000 Drachmai note is accompanied by four uniface printer's color test pieces which show the complete impression for each color tint (blue, yellow, and brown) employed for the back of this note as well as the finished back. In addition, a two sided test piece displaying all of the tints used prior to the final printing of the note is also included. A great set that provides an interesting insight into the production of this design. All pieces are Choice About Uncirculated or better, with the brown tint test piece being a bit wrinkled. HID08701242017
Estimate: 300-500 USD
Greece Bank of Greece 5000 Drachmai 20.6.1942 Pick 119a plus five printer's color test pieces. A regular 5000 Drachmai note is accompanied by four uniface printer's color test pieces which show the complete impression for each color tint (blue, yellow, and brown) employed for the back of this note as well as the finished back. In addition, a two sided test piece displaying all of the tints used prior to the final printing of the note is also included. A great set that provides an interesting insight into the production of this design. All pieces are Choice About Uncirculated or better, with the brown tint test piece being a bit wrinkled. HID08701242017
Estimate: 300-500 USD