1 krone 1917 — Norway ( Pick: 13a )
Banknote description
The dimensions of this banknote are 103 x 68 mm. It is printed on paper and signed by P. Cederholm. The printing office responsible for this note is Norges Bank's Printing Works. The total amount produced is recorded as 10,000,000 notes.
This banknote reflects common production standards of the time. In 1917, Norway was undergoing significant monetary changes, influencing the issuance of banknotes.
Specifications
- Signed by
- P. Cederholm
- Date of issue
- 1917
- Printing office
- Norges Bank's Printing Works
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green and black
- Dimensions
- 103 x 68 mm
- Amount produced
- 10000000
- Pick catalog
- 13a
About this banknote
Norges Bank issued the 1-krone banknote in 1917 to address a severe coin shortage during World War I. On 8 September 1917, the bank informed the Ministry of Finance that the lack of coins had become intolerable, hindering businesses from paying wages and providing change. This led to legislation permitting the issuance of 1-krone notes.
The front of the note features the denomination "EN KRONE" within an ornate frame, printed in black on a green underprint. The reverse displays Norway's crowned coat of arms centered on a St. Olav's rose. Measuring 103 x 68 mm, the note was signed by Chief Cashier P. Cederholm and printed by Norges Bank's Printing Works. A total of 68 million notes were issued between 1917 and 1925, with demonetization occurring on 1 July 1926.
