20 mark 1918 — Finland ( Pick: 38 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 mark issued in Finland in 1918. It is cataloged under Pick number 38.
The note features an orange and black color scheme, is made of paper, and measures 122 x 76 mm. It is signed by Basilier and Hisinger-Jägerskiöld. The printing office responsible for this issue is Suomen Yhdyspankki Tampere.
Finland's declaration of independence from Russia occurred on December 6, 1917.
The note features an orange and black color scheme, is made of paper, and measures 122 x 76 mm. It is signed by Basilier and Hisinger-Jägerskiöld. The printing office responsible for this issue is Suomen Yhdyspankki Tampere.
Finland's declaration of independence from Russia occurred on December 6, 1917.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Basilier & Hisinger-Jägerskiöld
- Date of issue
- 1918-04-15
- Printing office
- Suomen Yhdyspankki Tampere
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- orange and black
- Dimensions
- 122 x 76 mm
- Pick catalog
- 38
About this banknote
The Bank of Finland issued this 20 mark banknote in 1918. This series was introduced during a period of significant national transition, following Finland's declaration of independence from Russia in December 1917. The banknote reflects the new independent Finnish state and was part of the initial currency issues to establish economic stability.
The front side of the banknote displays intricate floral patterns with inscriptions in Finnish and Swedish. The back side features a central motif of a tree with sprawling branches encircled by a geometric pattern. This note, identified as Pick 38, was printed by Suomen Yhdyspankki in Tampere and includes the signatures of Basilier and Hisinger-Jägerskiöld.
