5 krone 1959 — Denmark ( Pick: 42 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 krone issued in Denmark in 1959. It is cataloged under Pick number 42, which identifies it within the issue. The banknote's denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this classification.
The front side design features the numeral 5 repeated and the numeral 7 associated with law. This note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 125 x 65 mm. It is signed by Haugen-Johansen and Riim, and it was produced by Danmarks Nationalbank.
The blue-green color of the banknote contributes to its distinct appearance. The amount produced is not specified.
The front side design features the numeral 5 repeated and the numeral 7 associated with law. This note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 125 x 65 mm. It is signed by Haugen-Johansen and Riim, and it was produced by Danmarks Nationalbank.
The blue-green color of the banknote contributes to its distinct appearance. The amount produced is not specified.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Haugen-Johansen & Riim
- Date of issue
- 1952-1960
- Printing office
- Danmarks Nationalbank
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue-green
- Dimensions
- 125 x 65 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 42
About this banknote
The Danmarks Nationalbank issued the 5 kroner banknote (Pick 42) in 1952 as part of the 1952 series, which remained in circulation until 1960. This series was introduced to feature prominent Danish figures and landscapes, with the 5 kroner note highlighting sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen and the town of Kalundborg.
The obverse displays a portrait of Bertel Thorvaldsen, based on an 1814 painting by C.W. Eckersberg, alongside his marble sculpture "Graces and Amor" from 1817–18. The reverse features a view of Kalundborg, with the Church of Our Lady at the center, drawn by architect Ib Andersen. The note measures 125 x 65 mm and has a repeated "5" watermark.
