5 kronor 1962 — Sweden ( Pick: 50a )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 kronor issued in Sweden in 1962. It is cataloged under Pick number 50a. The dimensions of the note are 150 x 75 mm and it is printed on cotton paper. The note features a dark brown color on a red and blue underprint.
The front design showcases a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at the center, accompanied by a security thread. The back displays an image of Svea standing with a shield, presented against a beige background. The watermark features Esaias Tegnér, which appears repeated throughout the note.
This banknote is signed by Gustaf VI Adolf. The printing office responsible for this issue is Sveriges Riksbank.
The front design showcases a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf at the center, accompanied by a security thread. The back displays an image of Svea standing with a shield, presented against a beige background. The watermark features Esaias Tegnér, which appears repeated throughout the note.
This banknote is signed by Gustaf VI Adolf. The printing office responsible for this issue is Sveriges Riksbank.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Gustaf VI Adolf
- Date of issue
- 1962
- Printing office
- Sveriges Riksbank
- Paper
- Cotton paper
- Colour
- Dark brown on red and blue underprint
- Dimensions
- 150 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 50a
About this banknote
The Sveriges Riksbank issued the 5 kronor banknote in 1962, signed by King Gustaf VI Adolf. This series was introduced as part of the ongoing circulation needs and currency modernization during the reign of Gustaf VI Adolf.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of King Gustaf VI Adolf, printed in dark brown on a red and blue underprint, and includes a security thread for authenticity. The reverse side displays an image of Svea standing with a shield. The note measures 150 x 75 mm and is printed on cotton paper, with a repeated watermark of Esaias Tegnér.
