3 talonas 1991 — Lithuania ( Pick: 33 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 3 talonas issued in Lithuania in 1991. It is cataloged under Pick number 33, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this type, and it is printed by the United States Banknote Corporation.
This note features a color scheme of dark green and gray on a blue-green, ochre, and brown underprint. The paper composition is standard for this issue, and the dimensions of the banknote are 120 x 75 mm.
Lithuania gained independence on March 11, 1990, marking a significant economic transition. The issuance of the 3 talonas contributed to the development of the newly established monetary system.
This note features a color scheme of dark green and gray on a blue-green, ochre, and brown underprint. The paper composition is standard for this issue, and the dimensions of the banknote are 120 x 75 mm.
Lithuania gained independence on March 11, 1990, marking a significant economic transition. The issuance of the 3 talonas contributed to the development of the newly established monetary system.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1991
- Printing office
- United States Banknote Corporation
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark green and gray on blue-green, ochre and brown underprint
- Dimensions
- 120 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 33
About this banknote
The Bank of Lithuania issued this series of banknotes in 1991 as temporary currency called "talonas" during Lithuania's transition from the ruble to its own currency after declaring independence from the Soviet Union in 1990. The talonas were introduced to combat hyperinflation and stabilize the monetary system.
This 3 talonas note (Pick 33) features a central motif of a large numeral "3" over pine branches. The obverse shows the year "1991" with the national coat of arms on the right. On the reverse, there are illustrations of two herons. The notes were printed by the United States Banknote Corporation and measure 120 x 75 mm.
