KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

25 Mark 1922 — Estonia ( Pick: 54a )

Front side
25 Mark Estonia 1922 — Front side
Back side
25 Mark Estonia 1922 — Back side

Banknote description

Bank Exchange Notes “Vanetustäht” without series

Specifications

Signed by
G. Westel; T. Käärik
Numbering
2 x 7
Date of issue
09.11.1922
Invalid from
01.05.1931
Printing office
State Printing Office, Tallinn, Estonia
Paper
Tervakoski, Finland
Colour
Lilac
Dimensions
145 x 77 mm
Amount produced
4600000
Pick catalog
54a

About this banknote

The 25 Mark banknote, part of the Bank Exchange Notes “Vahetustäht” series, was issued by the Estonian Treasury in 1922 during a period of significant monetary reform following Estonia's independence in 1918. This specific series aimed to stabilize the economy and facilitate everyday transactions, as Estonia transitioned from a war-torn state to a functional government.

Notably, this banknote features a lilac color and measures 145 x 77 mm, printed on paper sourced from Tervakoski, Finland. It was signed by G. Westel and T. Käärik and produced in a quantity of 4,600,000 at the State Printing Office in Tallinn. The Pick number for this banknote is 54a, highlighting its place in the historical context of early Estonian currency.

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