5 krona 1955 — Sweden ( Pick: 42b )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Sweden, dated 1955, carries a denomination of 5 krona. The design features a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf positioned at the right center, produced in dark brown on a red and blue underprint.
It is cataloged under Pick number 42b. The back side displays Svea standing with a shield at the left center. The watermark features Gustaf VI, with this specific variant noted as b from 1955. This classification and catalog reference place it within a defined group of documented banknotes from this period.
It is cataloged under Pick number 42b. The back side displays Svea standing with a shield at the left center. The watermark features Gustaf VI, with this specific variant noted as b from 1955. This classification and catalog reference place it within a defined group of documented banknotes from this period.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1955
- Colour
- Dark brown on red and blue underprint
- Pick catalog
- 42b
About this banknote
The Sveriges Riksbank issued the 5 krona banknote as part of a series dating from 1954 to 1961. This series was introduced during the reign of King Gustaf VI Adolf to update the currency designs and incorporate modern security features typical of the mid-20th century.
The front side of the note features a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf on the right center, rendered in dark brown with a red and blue underprint. The back side depicts Svea standing with a shield at the left center. The watermark is a profile of King Gustaf VI, consistent with the 1955 variant, Pick number 42b.
