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10 Drachmai

Issuer National Bank of Greece
Year 1926
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Currency First modern drachma (1832-1944)
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Obverse description Central vignette of Georgios Stavros in an oval medallion at centre, flanked by the denomination numeral '10' on either side within ornate guilloche panels. The bank title 'ΕΘΝΙΚΗ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ' is inscribed across the top, with the denomination legend 'ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ ΔΕΚΑ' in a panel below the portrait. Serial numbers and two manuscript signatures appear at the foot of the note, with 'AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY' imprinted along the bottom margin.
Obverse lettering ΕΘΝΙΚΗ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ ΔΕΚΑ
AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY
Reverse description Central design composed of two circular ancient coin motifs at left and right, each bearing interlaced monogram devices, flanking a large guilloche rosette with the numeral '10' at centre. The bank title 'ΕΘΝΙΚΗ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ' runs across the upper portion, and the series inscription 'ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΔΕΚΑΤΗ' appears in a panel at the foot. The overall layout is framed by a fine geometric lathe-work border, with 'AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY' printed along the bottom margin.
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