100 kronor 1953 — Sweden ( Pick: 36ai )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 kronor issued in Sweden in 1953. It is cataloged under Pick number 36ai, featuring a front design from the years 1918-1954. The front displays a red and blue color scheme with yellow added to the underprint. A depiction of Svea is located at the lower right, and both signatures are printed. It resembles #29, but the numeral of value is presented in red.
The back side showcases Gustav Vasa, reinforcing the historical theme in its design. The dimensions of the note are 140 x 120 mm, and it is printed on paper by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
The printed attributes differentiate this note as part of 20th-century Swedish currency. The design elements underscore its connection to earlier variants in Swedish banknotes.
The back side showcases Gustav Vasa, reinforcing the historical theme in its design. The dimensions of the note are 140 x 120 mm, and it is printed on paper by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
The printed attributes differentiate this note as part of 20th-century Swedish currency. The design elements underscore its connection to earlier variants in Swedish banknotes.
Specifications
- Printing office
- De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red and blue. Yellow added to underprint.
- Dimensions
- 140 x 120 mm
- Pick catalog
- 36ai
About this banknote
The Sveriges Riksbank issued the 100-kronor banknote series from 1918 to 1963. This series was introduced to standardize the currency system and facilitate economic transactions during that period.
The front of the 1953 100-kronor note features a seated depiction of Mother Svea at the lower right. The back displays a portrait of King Gustav Vasa. This note, cataloged as Pick 36ai, was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom. It was demonetized on December 31, 1987.
