25000 Marka 1921 — Estonia ( Pick: 38T )

Region: Europe

Period: Promissory Notes of the Treasury (1920–1921)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 25000 Marka issued in Estonia in 1921. It belongs to the period of Promissory Notes of the Treasury, which spans from 1920 to 1921.

This note is cataloged under Pick number 38T, identifying it within the issue. It features a pink coloration and is printed on paper sourced from Räpina, Estonia. The dimensions of the note are approximately 236 x 119 mm, and it was produced in an amount of 400 pieces. The signatures on the banknote are from T. Käärik, J. Kukk, and P. Õpik. It was printed by the State Printing Office in Tallinn, Estonia.

This banknote's classification and catalog reference establish its position within the context of Estonian currency. The recorded details, including its dimensions, production amount, and signatures, further define its entry in the catalog. These attributes confirm its place among the documented Promissory Notes of the Treasury.

Specifications

Signed by: T. Käärik; J. Kukk; P. Õpik
Numbering: E 1 x 5
Date of issue: 10.04.1920
Printing office: State Printing Office, Tallinn, Estonia
Paper: Räpina, Estonia
Colour: Pink
Dimensions: ca 236 (336) x 119 mm
Amount produced: 400
Pick catalog: 38T

About this banknote

The 25,000 Marka banknote was issued in Estonia in 1921 as part of the Treasury's Promissory Notes series, which spanned from 1920 to 1921. This series was introduced to stabilize the financial system following the tumultuous years of World War I and the subsequent Estonian War of Independence. Notable figures behind the issuance include T. Käärik, J. Kukk, and P. Õpik, who provided their signatures on the note.

This particular banknote features a distinctive pink color and was printed at the State Printing Office in Tallinn, Estonia, with a production run of only 400 pieces. The dimensions of the note are approximately 236 x 119 mm, and it was produced on paper sourced from Räpina, Estonia. The lack of wide circulation and the limited quantity make this note a rare collectible in numismatic circles.