5 mark 1939 — Finland ( Pick: 69 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 mark issued in Finland in 1939. It is cataloged under Pick number 69. The note measures 120 x 68 mm and is printed on paper, featuring a green color.
The note is one of a total of 40,000,000 produced. Its catalog reference and recorded characteristics provide identification within the documented banknotes.
Finland's economy faced challenges during the late 1930s as it approached significant geopolitical events.
The note is one of a total of 40,000,000 produced. Its catalog reference and recorded characteristics provide identification within the documented banknotes.
Finland's economy faced challenges during the late 1930s as it approached significant geopolitical events.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 28 July 1942
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green
- Dimensions
- 120 x 68 mm
- Amount produced
- 40,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 69
About this banknote
The Bank of Finland issued this 5 mark banknote in 1939. This series was introduced as part of ongoing efforts to standardize currency design and improve the durability and security of Finnish banknotes during the pre-war period.
The front side design features a central motif of a stylized tree flanked by the number "5" on each side. Inscriptions in Finnish and Swedish read "SUOMEN PANKKI" and "FINLANDS BANK". The back side displays the Finnish coat of arms encircled by laurel branches. Classified as Pick 69, this note had a substantial production run of 40,000,000 pieces.
