5 krone 1940 — Denmark ( Pick: 30 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 krone issued in Denmark in 1940. It is cataloged under Pick number 30. The design features a blue-green landscape with a Stone Age burial site at the center on the front, surrounded by ornamental elements and 18 different signature changes. The back displays the arms within birch branches.
This note measures 130 x 72 mm and is signed by Knud Svendsen, who served as Head of the banknote department from 1936 to 1945. The combination of its specific dimensions and intricate design elements categorizes this banknote within a distinctive group of documents from its time.
The blue color palette is characteristic of notes from this era. The banknote's issue reflects the currency system in Denmark during 1940.
This note measures 130 x 72 mm and is signed by Knud Svendsen, who served as Head of the banknote department from 1936 to 1945. The combination of its specific dimensions and intricate design elements categorizes this banknote within a distinctive group of documents from its time.
The blue color palette is characteristic of notes from this era. The banknote's issue reflects the currency system in Denmark during 1940.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Knud Svendsen, Head of the banknote department (1936-1945)
- Date of issue
- 1940
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 130 x 72 mm
- Pick catalog
- 30
About this banknote
The Danmarks Nationalbank issued the 5 krone banknote (Pick 30) between 1937 and 1943. This series was introduced to replace earlier designs and featured updated security elements.
The front of the note displays a blue-green landscape with a Stone Age burial site at the center, surrounded by ornamentation of chrysanthemum flowers. The reverse features the Danish coat of arms within birch branches. The note measures 130 x 72 mm and is signed by Knud Svendsen, who served as Head of the Banknote Department from 1936 to 1945.
