20 mark 1909 — Finland ( Pick: 11 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 mark issued in Finland in 1909. It is cataloged under Pick number 11. The banknote features a color scheme of orange on a gray underprint and is printed on paper. Its dimensions are 140 x 84 mm. It bears the signature of Grand Duke Nicholas II, who was in office from 1894 to 1917. The printing office responsible for this note was the Bank of Finland (Suomen Pankki).
This banknote was produced in a total amount of 9,900,000. The specific design elements of the front and back are not listed.
In 1909, Finland was part of the Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire. This period was marked by significant developments in Finnish administration and currency.
This banknote was produced in a total amount of 9,900,000. The specific design elements of the front and back are not listed.
In 1909, Finland was part of the Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire. This period was marked by significant developments in Finnish administration and currency.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Grand Duke Nicholas II (1894-1917)
- Date of issue
- 16 January 1911
- Printing office
- Bank of Finland (Suomen Pankki)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Orange on gray underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 84 mm
- Amount produced
- 9,900,000
- Pick catalog
- 11
About this banknote
The Bank of Finland issued the 20 mark note in 1909, under the authority of Grand Duke Nicholas II. This was part of a series released during his reign, reflecting ongoing monetary developments in the region. The note served to stabilize currency as Finland increasingly asserted its economic independence within the Russian Empire.
The banknote features an intricate design with orange on a gray underprint. The front side prominently displays floral and decorative patterns surrounding inscriptions of value and issuer in Finnish, Swedish, and Russian. On the back, a central tree motif is complemented by geometric elements. The note measures 140 x 84 mm and was printed by the Bank of Finland with a total production of 9,900,000 pieces.
