10 Mark 1922 — Estonia ( Pick: 53 )
Banknote description
This note is cataloged under Pick number 53, which identifies it within the issue. A total of 3,875,000 pieces were produced. The signatures on the banknote are from G. Westel and T. Käärik. The printing was completed by the State Printing Office in Tallinn, Estonia.
As part of this issue, the banknote is classified within a defined group of banknotes. Its catalog reference, year of issue, and documented characteristics establish its position within the Bank Exchange Notes series. This classification contributes to a structured catalog entry for all related notes in this series.
Bank Exchange Notes “Vanetustäht” without series
Specifications
- Signed by
- G. Westel; T. Käärik
- Numbering
- 2 x 7
- Date of issue
- 27.03.1922
- Invalid from
- 01.08.1927
- Printing office
- State Printing Office, Tallinn, Estonia
- Paper
- Tervakoski, Finland
- Colour
- Pink
- Dimensions
- 130 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- 3875000
- Pick catalog
- 53
About this banknote
The 10 Mark "Vahetustäht" banknote was issued in 1922 by the Estonian Treasury as part of the Treasury and Bank Notes series of 1918–1923. This series was introduced to stabilize Estonia's economy following its independence in 1918. The 10 Mark note features a pink color scheme and measures 130 x 75 mm. It was printed on Tervakoski paper from Finland and signed by G. Westel and T. Käärik. A total of 3,875,000 notes were produced.
In 1922, Estonia was transitioning from the German ostmark to the Estonian mark, which was initially equivalent to the German ostmark. The "Vahetustäht" notes were designed to facilitate this currency changeover. A notable feature of this series is the watermark "EV," representing the initials of the Estonian Republic.
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