1000 kronur 1961 — Iceland ( Pick: 46 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 kronur issued in Iceland in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 46. It features a blue color on a multicolored underprint and is made of paper. The dimensions are 160 x 70 mm and it is signed by Guðmundur Hjartarson and Davíð Ólafsson. The printing office is Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. located in England.
The banknote showcases specific design elements pertinent to its value. While the series and period are not specified, the reference under Pick number 46 identifies it among the recorded banknotes of this issuance.
The printing office, Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., is known for producing various banknotes worldwide, including those for other countries during the same period.
The banknote showcases specific design elements pertinent to its value. While the series and period are not specified, the reference under Pick number 46 identifies it among the recorded banknotes of this issuance.
The printing office, Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., is known for producing various banknotes worldwide, including those for other countries during the same period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Guðmundur Hjartarson & Davíð Ólafsson
- Date of issue
- 29 March 1961
- Printing office
- Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. (England)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue on multicoloured underprint
- Dimensions
- 160 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 46
About this banknote
The 1000 kronur banknote was issued by Seðlabanki Íslands in 1961. This series was introduced as part of a broader effort to modernize Icelandic currency and accommodate economic growth. The notes were printed by the renowned security printer Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. of England, ensuring high-quality production.
The front side of the banknote features an image of Brynjólfur Sveinsson, a prominent 17th-century Icelandic bishop. The back side depicts an Icelandic church, reflecting cultural heritage. The note, signed by Guðmundur Hjartarson and Davíð Ólafsson, measures 160 x 70 mm and is printed on paper with a blue color over a multicolored underprint.
