10 Penni 1918 — Estonia ( Pick: 40 )

Region: Europe

Period: Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923

Series: Treasury Notes of 1918 (1918–1918)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 10 Penni issued in Estonia in 1918. It belongs to the Treasury Notes of 1918 and falls within the period of Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923. The note features a brown color and has dimensions of 68 x 42 mm.

This note is cataloged under Pick number 40. It was produced in Räpina, Estonia, and printed by Bergmann in Tartu, as well as at the State Printing Office in Tallinn. A total of 253,690 pieces were produced, with a specific total amount of 5,535,428.

As part of this issue, the banknote is classified within the Treasury Notes of 1918. Its catalog reference, year, and documented characteristics establish its position within the defined grouping of banknotes from this series.

Treasury note, gray, Tartu printing

Specifications

Signed by: —
Numbering: —
Date of issue: 12.1919
Invalid from: 01.08.1927
Printing office: Bergmann, Tartu, Estonia; State Printing Office, Tallinn, Estonia
Paper: Räpina, Estonia
Colour: Brown
Dimensions: 68 x 42 mm
Amount produced: 253690; 5535428
Pick catalog: 40

About this banknote

The 10 Penni banknote is part of the Treasury Notes of 1918 series, issued by the Estonian Treasury shortly after the country declared independence from Russia. This series was introduced to address the urgent need for a stable currency during the tumultuous period of 1918 to 1923, as Estonia established its monetary independence and developed its economic infrastructure.

This banknote features a distinctive brown color and was printed at the Bergmann printing office in Tartu, as well as the State Printing Office in Tallinn. Measuring 68 x 42 mm, the 10 Penni note was produced in a limited quantity, with 253,690 units created. Notable for its minimalistic design, it marked the beginning of Estonia's sovereign currency, reflecting the nation’s aspirations for autonomy following World War I.