1 mark 1963 — Finland ( Pick: 98 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 mark issued in Finland in 1963. It is cataloged under Pick number 98.
The note has a lilac-brown color on an olive underprint. It measures 142 x 69 mm and is made of paper. The banknote is signed by Mauno Koivisto, Stig Törnroth, Ahti Karjalainen, Timo Helelä, Jorma Aranko, Reino Rossi, Gunnar Engberg, Eigil Sacklén, Antti Luuka, Jouko Voutilainen, Klaus Waris, Heikki Valvanne, Arthur Aspelund, and Esko Leinonen. It was printed by Suomen Pankki.
Information regarding the amount produced is not specified. The paper currency in Finland saw changes in design during the early 1960s, reflecting significant shifts in both aesthetic and functional aspects of banknotes at that time.
The note has a lilac-brown color on an olive underprint. It measures 142 x 69 mm and is made of paper. The banknote is signed by Mauno Koivisto, Stig Törnroth, Ahti Karjalainen, Timo Helelä, Jorma Aranko, Reino Rossi, Gunnar Engberg, Eigil Sacklén, Antti Luuka, Jouko Voutilainen, Klaus Waris, Heikki Valvanne, Arthur Aspelund, and Esko Leinonen. It was printed by Suomen Pankki.
Information regarding the amount produced is not specified. The paper currency in Finland saw changes in design during the early 1960s, reflecting significant shifts in both aesthetic and functional aspects of banknotes at that time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Mauno Koivisto, Stig Törnroth, Ahti Karjalainen, Timo Helelä, Jorma Aranko, Reino Rossi, Gunnar Engberg, Eigil Sacklén, Antti Luuka, Jouko Voutilainen, Klaus Waris, Heikki Valvanne, Arthur Aspelund, Esko Leinonen, Aarre Simonen
- Date of issue
- 1 January 1963
- Printing office
- Suomen Pankki
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Lilac-brown on olive underprint
- Dimensions
- 142 x 69 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 98
About this banknote
The 1 markka banknote was issued by Suomen Pankki, the Bank of Finland, in 1963. This series was introduced to update and stabilize Finland's currency post-World War II and as part of broader monetary reforms during the early 1960s to improve currency design and security.
The front side of the banknote features a prominent design of wheat sheaves, symbolizing agriculture. The reverse side displays the Finnish coat of arms, emphasizing national identity. The banknote is printed in lilac-brown on an olive underprint and measures 142 x 69 mm. It was signed by a diverse panel of officials, including Mauno Koivisto and Ahti Karjalainen.
