5 kronor 1956 — Sweden ( Pick: 42c )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 kronor issued in Sweden in 1956. It is cataloged under Pick number 42c.
The front design features a dark brown color on a red and blue underprint, showcasing a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at the right center. The reverse side design displays Svea standing with a shield at the left center. The watermark depicts Gustaf VI.
This note measures 120 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. Variant c is attributed to approximately 1956.
The front design features a dark brown color on a red and blue underprint, showcasing a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at the right center. The reverse side design displays Svea standing with a shield at the left center. The watermark depicts Gustaf VI.
This note measures 120 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. Variant c is attributed to approximately 1956.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1956
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark brown on red and blue underprint
- Dimensions
- 120 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 42c
About this banknote
The Sveriges Riksbank issued the 5 kronor banknote in 1956 as part of a series featuring updates under King Gustaf VI Adolf. The introduction of this series was in line with the modernization efforts during King Gustaf VI Adolf's reign, which began in 1950.
The front side of the banknote displays a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at the right center, set against a dark brown color on a red and blue underprint. The back features an image of Svea standing with a shield at the left center. The watermark portrays Gustaf VI, specifically for the variant c issued around 1956.
