50 kroner 1972 — Denmark ( Pick: 50 )
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Europe
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Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 kroner issued in Denmark in 1972. It is cataloged under Pick number 50. The denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this issue.
The front design features Carassius-Carassius SERIE 16.00. The note displays dark gray on a pale blue background, with dull purple and pale green underprints. It is printed on white paper that includes a security thread.
This banknote is signed by Knud Billestrup and Ole Thomasen. The dimensions of the note are 139 x 72 mm. The printing was conducted by Nationalbanken in Copenhagen, without an imprint.
The front design features Carassius-Carassius SERIE 16.00. The note displays dark gray on a pale blue background, with dull purple and pale green underprints. It is printed on white paper that includes a security thread.
This banknote is signed by Knud Billestrup and Ole Thomasen. The dimensions of the note are 139 x 72 mm. The printing was conducted by Nationalbanken in Copenhagen, without an imprint.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Knud Billestrup, Ole Thomasen
- Date of issue
- 21 January 1975
- Printing office
- Nationalbanken, Copenhagen (without imprint)
- Paper
- White paper with a security thread
- Colour
- Dark gray on pale blue, dull purple, and pale green underprint
- Dimensions
- 139 x 72 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 50
About this banknote
The National Bank of Denmark (Danmarks Nationalbank) issued the 50 kroner banknote in 1972 as part of a series featuring Danish paintings and native animals. This series was introduced to modernize the nation's currency and reflect Denmark's cultural heritage. The 50 kroner note was first released into circulation on 21 January 1975.
The front of the banknote displays a portrait of Engelke Charlotte Ryberg, née Falbe, based on an 18th-century painting by Jens Juel. The reverse features an illustration of a crucian carp (Carassius carassius) drawn by Ib Andersen. The note measures 139 x 72 mm and includes a security thread embedded in the white paper. It was signed by Knud Billestrup and Ole Thomasen.
