200 Marka 1919 — Estonia ( Pick: 27 )

Region: Europe

Period: 5% Short-Term Obligations (1918–1919)

Series: 200 Mark (1918–1919)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 200 Marka issued in Estonia in 1919. It belongs to the 200 Mark series and falls within the 5% Short-Term Obligations period of 1918–1919. This note features an orange color and is printed on paper sourced from Finland.

Cataloged under Pick number 27, this banknote is identified within the issue. It measures 209 x 135 mm and was produced by the printing office Lilius & Herzberg located in Helsinki, Finland. The note is signed by K. Päts, J. Kukk, and A. Uibopuu, with an amount produced of 5,000 pieces.

As part of this issue, the banknote's classification through its Pick number and recorded attributes positions it within a structured catalog entry for the series. The combination of its production details and defined characteristics establishes its significance among the documented banknotes of this era.

Specifications

Signed by: K. Päts; J. Kukk; A. Uibopuu
Numbering: 1 x 4
Date of issue: 18.04.1919
Invalid from: 01.01.1922
Printing office: Lilius & Herzberg, Helsinki, Finland
Paper: Finland
Colour: Orange
Dimensions: 209 x 135 mm
Amount produced: 5000
Pick catalog: 27

About this banknote

The 200 mark banknote, issued in 1919, was part of Estonia's inaugural currency series following its declaration of independence in 1918. The Estonian Provisional Government established the mark on November 30, 1918, aligning it with the German ostmark. The State Treasury of Estonia, known as Eesti Wabariigi kassa, was responsible for issuing these notes, with the first series released in early 1919.

A notable feature of this series is the use of Finland-made paper, reflecting the close ties between Estonia and Finland during this period. The 200 mark note was printed by Lilius & Herzberg in Helsinki, Finland, and signed by K. Päts, J. Kukk, and A. Uibopuu. The note measures 209 x 135 mm and was produced in a limited quantity of 5,000.