100 kronur 1957 — Iceland ( Pick: 40 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 kronur issued in Iceland in 1957. It is cataloged under Pick number 40. The note features a blue-green color on a multicolor underprint, with predominantly green elements.
The front side design includes signatures from Vilhjálmur Þór and Jón G. Maríasson. It is printed on paper and has dimensions of 150 x 70 mm. The printing office responsible for this banknote is Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, located in the United Kingdom.
The amount produced for this banknote is not specified. In 1957, Iceland was experiencing economic developments following World War II, impacting its currency policies and practices.
The front side design includes signatures from Vilhjálmur Þór and Jón G. Maríasson. It is printed on paper and has dimensions of 150 x 70 mm. The printing office responsible for this banknote is Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, located in the United Kingdom.
The amount produced for this banknote is not specified. In 1957, Iceland was experiencing economic developments following World War II, impacting its currency policies and practices.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Vilhjálmur Þór, Jón G. Maríasson
- Date of issue
- 1960
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue-green on multicolor underprint; green
- Dimensions
- 150 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 40
About this banknote
The Landsbanki Íslands issued the 100 kronur note in 1957. This series was introduced following the currency reforms to stabilize Iceland's economy post-World War II. The modifications aimed to strengthen monetary policy and align it with modern economic standards.
The front side of the note features a portrait of Tryggvi Gunnarsson, an influential Icelandic figure. The background depicts the Hólar church in Hjaltadalur. On the reverse, there is an illustration of Mount Hekla with a flock of sheep, reflecting Iceland's agricultural heritage. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the UK.
