5 kronor 1960 — Sweden ( Pick: 42e )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 kronor issued in Sweden in 1960. It is cataloged under Pick number 42e.
The front side features a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at right center, rendered in dark brown on a red and blue underprint. The back side displays Svea standing with a shield at left center.
This banknote measures 120 x 70 mm. The watermark is of Gustaf VI, and it is categorized as variant e for the year 1960.
The front side features a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at right center, rendered in dark brown on a red and blue underprint. The back side displays Svea standing with a shield at left center.
This banknote measures 120 x 70 mm. The watermark is of Gustaf VI, and it is categorized as variant e for the year 1960.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1960
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark brown on red and blue underprint
- Dimensions
- 120 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 42e
About this banknote
The Swedish National Bank issued the 5 kronor banknote in 1960. This series was part of a broader effort to standardize currency during the reign of King Gustaf VI Adolf. This particular series of banknotes was introduced to improve the durability and security of Sweden's paper currency.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf, prominently displayed at the right center against a dark brown background with red and blue underprint. The back side design includes the figure of Svea standing with a shield at the left center. The watermark features King Gustaf VI Adolf, and this version is identified as variant 42e.
