20 Penni 1918 — Estonia ( Pick: 41 )

Region: Europe

Period: Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923

Series: Treasury Notes of 1918 (1918–1918)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 20 Penni issued in Estonia in 1918. It belongs to the Treasury Notes of 1918 and falls within the period of Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923. The note features a yellow coloration and was produced using paper from Räpina, Estonia, with dimensions of 68 x 42 mm.

This item is cataloged under Pick number 41, establishing its reference within the issue. A total of 5,800,620 notes were produced, and the printing was carried out by the State Printing Office in Tallinn, Estonia. There is no recorded signature on this note.

As part of the Treasury Notes of 1918, the banknote is classified within a defined group of historical currency. Its catalog reference, production details, and specifications establish its position within the documented context of this issue.

Treasury note, yellow, state emblem

Specifications

Signed by: —
Numbering: —
Date of issue: 11–12.1919
Invalid from: 01.08.1927
Printing office: State Printing Office, Tallinn, Estonia
Paper: Räpina, Estonia
Colour: Yellow
Dimensions: 68 x 42 mm
Amount produced: 5800620
Pick catalog: 41

About this banknote

The 20 Penni banknote was issued in 1919 by the Bank of Estonia, the nation's central bank established in 1919. This denomination was part of the Treasury Notes series, introduced to stabilize the economy following Estonia's declaration of independence in 1918. The notes were printed by the State Printing Office in Tallinn, Estonia, and produced in a total of 5,800,620 copies. The design features stylized cereal plants and a windmill, symbolizing Estonia's agricultural heritage. The note measures 68 x 42 mm and was demonetized on August 1, 1927.