KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1 mark 1918 — Finland ( Pick: 35 )

Region: Europe
Front side
1 mark Finland 1918 — Front side
Back side
1 mark Finland 1918 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 mark issued in Finland in 1918. It is cataloged under Pick number 35. The dimensions of this note are 100 x 60 mm, and it features a brown color on a light brown underprint. It is printed on machine paper and is signed by Karl Basilier and Fritz Müller.

The note was produced by the Bank of Finland's Security Printing House and Ferdinand Tilgmann & Company. This note has a total production amount of 19,899,000.

Finland's unit of currency changed significantly following independence in 1917, leading to this issuance in 1918.

Specifications

Signed by
Karl Basilier and Fritz Müller
Date of issue
19 August 1919
Printing office
Bank of Finland's Security Printing House and Ferdinand Tilgmann & Company
Paper
machine paper
Colour
brown on light brown underprint
Dimensions
100 x 60 mm
Amount produced
19,899,000
Pick catalog
35

About this banknote

The 1 mark banknote was issued by the Bank of Finland in 1918. This series was introduced as Finland was establishing its monetary independence following its declaration of independence in 1917, amidst the backdrop of the dissolution of the Russian Empire.

The front features an ornate floral design with the denomination “1” prominently displayed. Inscriptions include “SUOMEN PANKKI” and “FINLANDS BANK.” The signatures of Karl Basilier and Fritz Müller are visible. Produced in a brown hue on a light brown underprint, the note was printed by the Bank of Finland's Security Printing House and Ferdinand Tilgmann & Company, reaching a total of 19,899,000 notes.

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