100 mark 1919 — Estonia ( Pick: A3 )

Region: Europe

Period: Tallinna Arwekoja

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 100 mark issued in Estonia in 1919. It belongs to the period of Tallinna Arwekoja and is cataloged under Pick number A3. The dimensions of the note are 155 x 99 mm, and its predominant colour is brown.

The front side design features the text "Issued note" along with a specimen red "PROOV" on the face. The back side includes handwritten details. E. Aule, two Clearing House Administration representatives, and two issuers signed the note. It was produced by the Paalmann printing office in Tallinn, Estonia, with a total of 6,000 pieces printed.

This banknote is classified within a defined group of banknotes. The issuance of this note coincided with Estonia's efforts to establish its own currency following its declaration of independence on February 24, 1918.

Specifications

Signed by: E. Aule; 2 x Clearing House Administration; 2 x issuer
Numbering: A 1 x 5
Date of issue: 02.1919
Printing office: Paalmann, Tallinn, Estonia
Colour: Brown
Dimensions: 155 x 99 mm
Amount produced: 6000
Pick catalog: A3

About this banknote

The Tallinna Arvekoja (Tallinn Clearing House) issued the 100 mark banknote in 1919 to address a cash shortage in Estonia. This note was part of the initial series of Estonian currency introduced following the country's declaration of independence in 1918.

The uniface banknote measures 155 x 99 mm and is printed in brown. Specimen versions feature a red "PROOV" overprint on the front and a handwritten "PROOV" on the back. The note was printed by Paalmann in Tallinn, Estonia, with a total production of 6,000 pieces.