1 Mark 1919 — Estonia ( Pick: 43 )

Region: Europe

Period: Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923

Series: Treasury Notes of 1919 (1919–1919)

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 Mark issued in Estonia in 1919. It belongs to the Treasury Notes of 1919 series, which is part of the period of Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923. This note exhibits a yellowish color and is printed on paper sourced from Räpina, Estonia. Its dimensions are 99 x 69 mm.

This banknote is cataloged under Pick number 43, providing its reference within this issue. A total of 10,822,000 units were produced, indicating a significant release. The note was printed by Paalmann in Tallinn, Estonia, and is signed by J. Kiwisild and P. Õpik.

Within the context of its series, this banknote is classified under the Treasury Notes of 1919. The catalog reference, production amount, and detailed characteristics affirm its positioning within the documentation of this period's banknotes.

Specifications

Signed by: J. Kiwisild; P. Õpik
Numbering: 2 x 6
Date of issue: 20.03.1919
Invalid from: 01.08.1927
Printing office: Paalmann, Tallinn, Estonia
Paper: Räpina, Estonia
Colour: Yellowish
Dimensions: 99 x 69 mm
Amount produced: 10822000
Pick catalog: 43

About this banknote

The "Treasury Notes of 1919" were issued by the Estonian Ministry of Finance. This series was put into circulation in 1919, shortly after Estonia declared independence. It was part of the first national efforts to establish a stable currency following the country's independence in 1918.

The front side design of the 1 Mark note features sheaves of wheat and sickles centered on a gold underprint. The note was printed on paper produced in Räpina, Estonia, by the printing office Paalmann in Tallinn. It measures 99 x 69 mm and was signed by J. Kiwisild and P. Õpik, with a production run of 10,822,000 notes. Proofs and specimens of this note exist.