1 marka 1916 — Finland ( Pick: 19 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 marka issued in Finland in 1916. It is cataloged under Pick number 19. The note features a brown color on a light brown underprint and is printed on cotton paper. The dimensions of the banknote are 100 x 60 mm. The signatures are those of Karl Basilier and Krister Ludvig Edvard Hisinger-Jägerskiöld.
This banknote is printed by the Bank of Finland's Security Printing House. A total of 24,795,000 units were produced.
In 1916, Finland was under Russian control as an autonomous Grand Duchy, with significant changes in governance and the economy occurring during this time.
This banknote is printed by the Bank of Finland's Security Printing House. A total of 24,795,000 units were produced.
In 1916, Finland was under Russian control as an autonomous Grand Duchy, with significant changes in governance and the economy occurring during this time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Karl Basilier, Krister Ludvig Edvard Hisinger-Jägerskiöld
- Date of issue
- 9 October 1916
- Printing office
- Bank of Finland's Security Printing House
- Paper
- cotton paper
- Colour
- brown on light brown underprint
- Dimensions
- 100 x 60 mm
- Amount produced
- 24,795,000
- Pick catalog
- 19
About this banknote
The Bank of Finland issued the 1 marka banknote in 1916. This series was introduced during a time of increasing financial demands due to the First World War. The notes were printed to support the national economy without needing to rely on foreign currency.
The front side features intricate floral designs with large numerals "1" and inscriptions indicating the denomination in Finnish and Swedish. The reverse displays a symmetrical pattern with "SUOMEN PANKKI" and "FINLANDS BANK" prominently displayed. Printed by the Bank of Finland's Security Printing House, this note (Pick 19) was signed by Karl Basilier and Krister Hisinger-Jägerskiöld, with 24,795,000 pieces produced.
