10000 Marka 1921 — Estonia ( Pick: 38S )

Region: Europe

Period: Promissory Notes of the Treasury (1920–1921)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 10000 Marka issued in Estonia in 1921. It belongs to the period of Promissory Notes of the Treasury from 1920 to 1921. The exact series is not specified.

This note is cataloged under Pick number 38S, which identifies it within the issue. It is printed on paper sourced from Räpina, Estonia, and measures approximately 236 x 119 mm. The note features a blue color and includes the signatures of T. Käärik, J. Kukk, and P. Õpik. A total of 1000 pieces were produced by the State Printing Office in Tallinn, Estonia.

As part of this issue, this banknote is classified by its Pick number and documented characteristics. The catalog reference, year, and production details establish its position within a structured entry for the Promissory Notes of the Treasury period.

Specifications

Signed by: T. Käärik; J. Kukk; P. Õpik
Numbering: E 1 x 5
Date of issue: 10.04.1920
Printing office: State Printing Office, Tallinn, Estonia
Paper: Räpina, Estonia
Colour: Blue
Dimensions: ca 236 (336) x 119 mm
Amount produced: 1000
Pick catalog: 38S

About this banknote

The 10,000 Marka banknote was issued by the Estonian Treasury in 1921 as part of the Promissory Notes series that ran from 1920 to 1921. This series was introduced to stabilize the country's economy following its declaration of independence in 1918, amid post-war hyperinflation and the need for a reliable currency system.

Notable features of this banknote include its blue color and the distinct dimensions of approximately 236 x 119 mm, printed on paper sourced from Räpina, Estonia. The note was signed by T. Käärik, J. Kukk, and P. Õpik and produced by the State Printing Office in Tallinn, with only 1,000 pieces made, making it a rare collectible item.