5 kroner 1942 — Norway ( Pick: 19a )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 kroner issued in Norway in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 19a. The dimensions of the banknote are 127 x 72 mm.
The front side design features the year 1942, with dark green and red on a blue underprint. This note is noted for not being officially issued and has a prefix of A, contributing to its rarity.
The color scheme includes blue and cream. The unissued status of this banknote highlights its distinction from regularly issued currency in Norway.
The front side design features the year 1942, with dark green and red on a blue underprint. This note is noted for not being officially issued and has a prefix of A, contributing to its rarity.
The color scheme includes blue and cream. The unissued status of this banknote highlights its distinction from regularly issued currency in Norway.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Dimensions
- 127 x 72 mm
- Pick catalog
- 19a
About this banknote
Norges Bank, the central bank of Norway, commissioned the printing of 5-kroner banknotes in 1942 during World War II. These notes were produced by Waterlow & Sons Limited in London under the authority of the Norwegian government-in-exile. Intended for post-war circulation, the notes were prepared to replace existing currency upon Norway's liberation.
The obverse of the 5-kroner note features the Norwegian coat of arms on the left, with the denomination prominently displayed at the center. The reverse showcases King Haakon VII's crowned monogram. A distinctive watermark of explorer Fridtjof Nansen is present. These notes, bearing the prefix 'A', were not officially issued and are considered rare.
