100 schilling 1969 — Austria ( Pick: 145a )
Banknote description
The front side design features the date 2.1.1969 (1970) and depicts Angelika Kauffmann on the right side, rendered in dark green on a multicolor underprint. The back side displays a large house, confirming it as a variant a issued note.
This banknote measures 150 x 75 mm and is produced on paper. It is signed by the Generalrat Präsident Generaldirektor. The printing office responsible for its production was the National Bank of Austria (Österreichische Nationalbank).
Specifications
- Signed by
- Generalrat Präsident Generaldirektor
- Date of issue
- 2 January 1969
- Printing office
- National Bank of Austria (Österreichische Nationalbank)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 150 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 145a
About this banknote
The Österreichische Nationalbank issued this 100 schilling banknote in Austria in 1969. This series was introduced following the reform of Austrian currency designs during the late 1960s, aiming to update and modernize the appearance of the banknotes. This specific release was part of efforts to enhance the security features and artistic presentation of Austrian currency.
The front side of the 100 schilling note features a portrait of the renowned artist Angelika Kauffmann rendered in dark green on a multicolor underprint. The reverse side depicts a large house, consistent with the banknotes' theme of showcasing cultural figures and historical architecture of Austria. This note, cataloged as Pick 145a, was printed by the Österreichische Nationalbank and measures 150 x 75 mm.
