50 kronor 1956 — Sweden ( Pick: 44b )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 50 kronor issued in Sweden in 1956. It features a design from 1955-1958, using black ink against a cream backdrop. The front side displays a red and green guilloche with a yellow underprint, featuring Svea seated at the lower right and the numeral of value in red.
Cataloged under Pick number 44b, the back side presents Gustav Vasa with two small letters, marking it as variant b from 1956. The banknote's denomination, year, and distinct design elements classify it within a specific grouping of documented banknotes in the catalog.
Cataloged under Pick number 44b, the back side presents Gustav Vasa with two small letters, marking it as variant b from 1956. The banknote's denomination, year, and distinct design elements classify it within a specific grouping of documented banknotes in the catalog.
Specifications
- Colour
- Black and cream
- Pick catalog
- 44b
About this banknote
The issuing authority for the 50 kronor banknote was the Sveriges Riksbank. This specific series was issued in 1956. It was part of a broader release during the mid-20th century intended to update and standardize the appearance of Swedish banknotes with modern security features.
The front side of this banknote features a design in black with red and green guilloche patterns and a yellow underprint. It includes an image of Svea seated at the lower right and a numeral of value in red, similar to Pick number 35. The back side showcases a portrait of Gustav Vasa with two small letters. This variant, identified as 44b, is specific to the year 1956.
