5 kronor 1959 — Sweden ( Pick: 42d )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 kronor issued in Sweden in 1959. It is cataloged under Pick number 42d. Its denomination and year place it among the documented banknotes of the issue.
The front side displays a dark brown design on a red and blue underprint, featuring a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at the right center. The back side depicts Svea standing with a shield at the left center. This note includes a watermark of Gustaf VI and is classified as variant d, specifically from 1959.
This banknote measures 120 x 70 mm. The design period for this issue spans from 1954 to 1961.
The front side displays a dark brown design on a red and blue underprint, featuring a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at the right center. The back side depicts Svea standing with a shield at the left center. This note includes a watermark of Gustaf VI and is classified as variant d, specifically from 1959.
This banknote measures 120 x 70 mm. The design period for this issue spans from 1954 to 1961.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1959
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark brown on red and blue underprint
- Dimensions
- 120 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 42d
About this banknote
The Sveriges Riksbank issued the 5-kronor banknote series from 1954 to 1961, during the reign of King Gustaf VI Adolf. This series was introduced to update the currency design and security features in line with contemporary standards.
The front of the 1959 5-kronor note features a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at the right center. The reverse depicts Svea standing with a shield at the left center. The banknote measures 120 x 70 mm and has a watermark of King Gustaf VI Adolf. This series was demonetized on December 31, 1987.
