5 mark 1922 — Finland ( Pick: 42 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 mark issued in Finland in 1922. It is cataloged under Pick number 42. This note has a green color and is printed on white handmade paper. It measures 120 x 68 mm and features signatures from Lauri af Heurlin and Niilo Kivikoski. The note was produced by Setec Oy, the Bank of Finland Security Printing House, with a total production amount of 1,677,000.
The note is identified by its denomination, year, and visual characteristics. Detailed attributes confirm the specific features associated with this note.
The Bank of Finland produced 1,677,000 of these banknotes, indicating significant circulation during its issuance.
The note is identified by its denomination, year, and visual characteristics. Detailed attributes confirm the specific features associated with this note.
The Bank of Finland produced 1,677,000 of these banknotes, indicating significant circulation during its issuance.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Lauri af Heurlin, Niilo Kivikoski
- Date of issue
- 1922
- Printing office
- Setec Oy (Bank of Finland Security Printing House)
- Paper
- white handmade paper
- Colour
- green
- Dimensions
- 120 x 68 mm
- Amount produced
- 1,677,000
- Pick catalog
- 42
About this banknote
The Bank of Finland issued the 5 mark note in 1922. This series was introduced to reinforce the national currency stability following Finnish independence in 1917. The objective was to establish a distinct monetary identity for the new sovereign state, moving away from the Russian ruble influence.
The front of the note features a central motif of a stylized tree, surrounded by intricate patterns and the denomination "5" on either side. The back displays the Finnish coat of arms within a decorative wreath. The note was printed on white handmade paper by Setec Oy and bore the signatures of Lauri af Heurlin and Niilo Kivikoski. A total of 1,677,000 notes were produced.
