2 kroner 1944 — Norway ( Pick: 18 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 kroner issued in Norway in 1944. It is cataloged under Pick number 18. This note features a front side design from the 1942 issue, with dark brown on a pink underprint. The reverse displays blue on a light green underprint.
This banknote measures 144 x 127 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Jens Martin Nørve, Vice-president of the board in London. The printing was carried out by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London.
In 1942, a total of 600 million kroner was printed, with an additional 111 million kroner produced in 1944.
This banknote measures 144 x 127 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Jens Martin Nørve, Vice-president of the board in London. The printing was carried out by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London.
In 1942, a total of 600 million kroner was printed, with an additional 111 million kroner produced in 1944.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Jens Martin Nørve, Vice-president of the board in London
- Date of issue
- 1944
- Printing office
- Waterlow & Sons Limited, London
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown and multicolour on light green underprint; blue on reverse
- Dimensions
- 144 x 127 mm
- Amount produced
- 600 million Kroner printed in 1942; 111 million Kroner printed in 1944
- Pick catalog
- 18
About this banknote
The Norges Bank issued the 2 kroner note in 1944 during the government-in-exile period. This series was introduced while the Norwegian government operated from London during World War II to ensure currency stability and continuity.
The front side of the note features a design in dark brown on a pink underprint with the signature of Jens Martin Nørve, Vice-president of the board in London. It was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited. Notably, approximately 111 million kroner were produced in 1944 with this design.
