5 Marka 1919 — Estonia ( Pick: 45 )

Region: Europe

Period: Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923

Series: Treasury Notes of 1919 (1919–1919)

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 Marka issued in Estonia in 1919. It belongs to the Treasury Notes of 1919 and falls within the period of Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923. This note features a blue color and has dimensions of 110 x 65 mm.

This banknote is cataloged under Pick number 45, providing its catalog reference within the issue. It was printed on Tervakoski paper in Finland by the printing office Tilgmann, based in Helsinki. The note was signed by J. Kukk and J. Kiwisild, with a total production amount of 5,023,000.

As part of the Treasury Notes of 1919, the banknote's classification and catalog reference confirm its placement within an organized entry in the series. Its specific characteristics and production details are recorded, ensuring thorough documentation within the catalog.

Specifications

Signed by: J. Kukk; J. Kiwisild
Numbering: 2 x 8
Date of issue: 28.04.1919
Invalid from: 01.08.1927
Printing office: Tilgmann, Helsinki, Finland
Paper: Tervakoski, Finland
Colour: Blue
Dimensions: 110 x 65 mm
Amount produced: 5023000
Pick catalog: 45

About this banknote

The 5 Marka banknote, issued in 1919, was part of Estonia's Treasury Notes series, authorized by the Estonian Provisional Government. Printed by Tilgmann in Helsinki, Finland, it measures 110 x 65 mm and features a blue color scheme. The note was signed by J. Kukk and J. Kiwisild, with a total of 5,023,000 notes produced.

This currency was introduced following Estonia's declaration of independence in 1918, replacing the German ostmark. The 5 Marka note depicts a farmer plowing a field, symbolizing the nation's agrarian economy. Notably, the note includes inscriptions in Estonian, German, Swedish, and Russian, reflecting the country's diverse linguistic heritage.