5 krona 1963 — Sweden ( Pick: 50b )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 krona issued in Sweden in 1963. It is cataloged under Pick number 50b. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes, identified within a specific classification.
The front side features a dark brown design against a red and blue underprint, displaying a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at the center, accompanied by a security thread. The back side presents an image of Svea standing with a shield, rendered in beige. The watermark displays Esaias Tegnér, which is repeated throughout the note.
This variant b is specifically from 1963. The dimensions of the banknote are 120 x 70 mm.
The front side features a dark brown design against a red and blue underprint, displaying a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at the center, accompanied by a security thread. The back side presents an image of Svea standing with a shield, rendered in beige. The watermark displays Esaias Tegnér, which is repeated throughout the note.
This variant b is specifically from 1963. The dimensions of the banknote are 120 x 70 mm.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1963
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark brown on red and blue underprint
- Dimensions
- 120 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 50b
About this banknote
The Sveriges Riksbank issued the 5-krona banknote in 1963, featuring a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf. This series was introduced to update the currency design and incorporate enhanced security features. The banknote was printed by Tumba Bruk, Sweden's official banknote printer.
The obverse displays a dark brown portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at the center, set against a red and blue underprint. The reverse features Mother Svea standing with a shield bearing the Three Crowns, a national emblem of Sweden. The banknote includes a security thread and a watermark depicting repeated portraits of Esaias Tegnér. This note was demonetized on 31 December 1987.
