5 krone 1917 — Denmark ( Pick: 20 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Denmark, dated 1917, carries a denomination of 5 krone. The note features blue and cream coloring, with the front displaying a landscape depicting a stone-age burial site, surrounded by signature change ornamentation. The design on the front is characteristic of the 1912-1929 period.
It is cataloged under Pick number 20. The back of the note presents arms encircled by birch branches. Additionally, a dark numeral #5 serves as a watermark on this banknote.
It is cataloged under Pick number 20. The back of the note presents arms encircled by birch branches. Additionally, a dark numeral #5 serves as a watermark on this banknote.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Pick catalog
- 20
About this banknote
The Nationalbanken i Kjøbenhavn issued the 5 Kroner banknote in 1917 as part of a series spanning from 1912 to 1929. This series was introduced to standardize Denmark's currency during a period of economic modernization.
The front of the note features a dark blue landscape depicting a Stone Age burial site, encircled by chrysanthemum ornamentation. The reverse displays the national arms within birch branches. The watermark consists of a dark numeral "5." This note measures 129 x 71 mm and is considered very scarce among collectors.
