God Hermes, son of Zeus, is the messenger between his Divine kin and mankind. Swift both in body and mind, Hermes is the Protector of both merchants and thieves, and Patron of shepherds. This article focuses most on French and Italian banknotes ; both countries share deep connections to the ancient Hellenic past and have frequently hosted the images of the Gods on their currency.
10- piastre colonial Italian banknote, with the head of God Hermes.
5- piastre colonial banknote from Sudan, with the same imagery as above.
1000-franc French banknote. Hermes overseeing the marine trade.
500- lire Italian banknotes, where the God is depicted with His winged cap.
1000- franc French banknote, with the potraits of Hermes and Athena.
500- franc banknote, where Hermes is seen holding His caduceus.
5-drachma banknote, issued by Italy during WWII for Greece, while the latter was under occupation.
1000-franc French banknote, where Hermes is seen as having wings.
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