5 krona 1961 — Sweden ( Pick: 42f )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 krona issued in Sweden in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 42f, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this classification.
The front side features a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at the right center, set against a dark brown design on a red and blue underprint. On the reverse, Svea stands with a shield at the left center. The watermark depicts Gustaf VI; this variant is noted as rare, associated specifically with the year 1961.
This note was produced by Tumba Bruk and measures 120 x 70 mm. It was signed by Åsbrink and Ekengren. The amount produced is not specified.
The front side features a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at the right center, set against a dark brown design on a red and blue underprint. On the reverse, Svea stands with a shield at the left center. The watermark depicts Gustaf VI; this variant is noted as rare, associated specifically with the year 1961.
This note was produced by Tumba Bruk and measures 120 x 70 mm. It was signed by Åsbrink and Ekengren. The amount produced is not specified.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Åsbrink / Ekengren
- Date of issue
- 1961
- Printing office
- Tumba Bruk
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark brown on red and blue underprint
- Dimensions
- 120 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 42f
About this banknote
The Sveriges Riksbank issued the 5 krona banknote in 1961. This series was introduced to circulate alongside existing denominations and ensure the continued availability of currency during this period. The banknotes were printed at Tumba Bruk, a renowned printing office in Sweden.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at the right center, accompanied by a dark brown motif on a red and blue underprint. On the back, Svea is depicted standing with a shield at the left center. The watermark features Gustaf VI, and this variant is noted as rare for the year 1961. The note measures 120 x 70 mm and bears the signatures of Åsbrink and Ekengren.
