25 Marka 1922 — Estonia ( Pick: 54 )

Region: Europe

Period: Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923

Series: Bank Exchange Notes “Vahetustäht” (1922–1922)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 25 Marka issued in Estonia in 1922. It belongs to the Bank Exchange Notes “Vahetustäht” series and falls within the period of Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923.

This note is cataloged under Pick number 54, which identifies it within the issue. It features a lilac color on a mauve underprint and lilac on a gray underprint. The banknote is printed on Tervakoski paper from Finland and has dimensions of 145 x 77 mm. It is signed by G. Westel and T. Käärik. A total of 4,600,000 pieces were produced at the State Printing Office in Tallinn, Estonia.

As part of this issue, the banknote is classified within a defined group of banknotes. Its catalog reference and documented characteristics establish its position within the series. The production amount and design elements contribute to a comprehensive understanding of this distinct note.

Specifications

Signed by: G. Westel; T. Käärik
Numbering: 2 x 7
Date of issue: 1922
Invalid from: 01.05.1931
Printing office: State Printing Office, Tallinn, Estonia
Paper: Tervakoski, Finland
Colour: Lilac on mauve underprint; lilac on gray underprint
Dimensions: 145 x 77 mm
Amount produced: 4600000
Pick catalog: 54

About this banknote

The 25 Marka banknote, issued in 1922, was part of Estonia's Treasury and Bank Notes series, known as "Vahetustäht." These notes were produced by the State Printing Office in Tallinn, Estonia, and printed on Tervakoski paper from Finland. The series was introduced to address the economic challenges following Estonia's independence, with a total of 4,600,000 notes produced.

A notable feature of this series is the lilac color on a mauve underprint, with dimensions of 145 x 77 mm. The notes were signed by G. Westel and T. Käärik. During this period, Estonia was transitioning from the German ostmark to the Estonian mark, which was initially equivalent to the German Papiermark and was divided into 100 penni. The mark was replaced by the Estonian kroon in 1928 at a rate of 1 kroon = 100 marka.