5 kronor 1942 — Sweden ( Pick: 33y )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 kronor issued in Sweden in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 33y. The dimensions are 150 x 75 mm, and it is printed on cotton paper. The front design features a depiction of Svea seated at the right, accompanied by a black and green guilloche. It resembles banknote #26 but includes the numeral value in red. The back side showcases Gustav Vasa with a letter positioned at the lower left and right, featuring a beige background.
This note has not specified its series or period, and the amount produced is undetermined. It is signed by Gustaf V and Carl Gustaf Ekman. The predominant colour of the note is red-brown.
The State Bank of Sweden produced currency with designs reflecting historical figures and national symbolism during the early half of the 20th century.
This note has not specified its series or period, and the amount produced is undetermined. It is signed by Gustaf V and Carl Gustaf Ekman. The predominant colour of the note is red-brown.
The State Bank of Sweden produced currency with designs reflecting historical figures and national symbolism during the early half of the 20th century.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Gustaf V, Carl Gustaf Ekman
- Date of issue
- 1942
- Printing office
- Stockholm
- Paper
- Cotton
- Colour
- Red-brown
- Dimensions
- 150 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- Undetermined
- Pick catalog
- 33y
About this banknote
The Sveriges Riksbank issued the 5 kronor banknote in 1942. This series was introduced during the reign of King Gustaf V. It featured updated security measures and design elements compared to previous issues to maintain the integrity of the currency.
The front side of the banknote displays a black and green guilloche pattern with Svea seated at the right. The numeral of value is printed in red. The back side showcases an image of Gustav Vasa, complemented by letters at the lower left and right. Printed in Stockholm, the note measures 150 x 75 mm and is made from cotton paper.
