100 Marka 1919 — Estonia ( Pick: A3b )

Region: Europe

Period: Tallinna Arwekoja

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 100 Marka issued in Estonia in 1919. It belongs to the period of Tallinna Arwekoja and is cataloged under Pick number A3b. This banknote features a brown color and has dimensions of 155 x 99 mm. It is signed by E. Aule, along with signatures from the Clearing House Administration and the issuer.

This note is printed by Paalmann in Tallinn, Estonia, and a total of 6000 pieces were produced. While design specifics on the front and back sides are not provided, its classification, catalog reference, and recorded attributes establish its standing among the documented banknotes from this period.

Estonia established its own national currency shortly after gaining independence in 1918. The issuance of banknotes was part of this transition to a standardized monetary system.

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: A3b

About this banknote

The issuing authority for this banknote was the Tallinna Arvekoja Maksutäht, introduced in 1919. This series was issued during a period of economic transition following Estonia's independence. It was part of the initial currency measures taken to stabilize the economy and establish a national monetary system.

The front side of the 100 Marka banknote features inscriptions highlighting its validity under Urgent Government Decree of 4 January 1919. The reverse side displays the denomination "Gutschein der Revaler Abrechnungskammer" in German and Russian, indicating the bilingually issued nature of the note. Printed by Paalmann in Tallinn, Estonia, only 6,000 pieces of this note were produced.