KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

50 kronor 1981 — Sweden ( Pick: 53b )

Region: Europe
Front side
50 kronor Sweden 1981 — Front side
Back side
50 kronor Sweden 1981 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 kronor issued in Sweden in 1981. It is cataloged under Pick number 53b, identifying it within the issued notes. The denomination and year place it within the context of documented banknotes.

The front side of the note features a blue design on a green and brown underprint, depicting King Gustaf III on the right. The back side presents Carl von Linné (Linnaeus) at the center, with a beige paper color. The watermark shows Anna Maria Lenngren, repeated throughout. This variant includes the year printed in red-brown offset.

The dimensions of the banknote are 130 x 82 mm. It was printed by Sveriges Riksbank and signed by King Gustaf VI Adolf. The year 1981 marked a significant time in Swedish currency, as it was part of a continuous issuance in the series from 1965 to 1990.

Specifications

Signed by
King Gustaf VI Adolf
Date of issue
1974; 1976
Printing office
Sveriges Riksbank
Paper
Paper
Colour
Blue on green and brown underprint
Dimensions
130 x 82 mm
Amount produced
Not specified
Pick catalog
53b

About this banknote

The issuing authority for this banknote is Sveriges Riksbank. This series was issued in 1981. The series was introduced during the reign of King Gustaf VI Adolf, with the distinctive feature of his signature on the note. Sveriges Riksbank oversaw its production.

The front side of the 50 kronor banknote features a portrait of King Gustaf III on the right, utilizing a blue on green and brown underprint. The back side showcases Carl von Linné at the center against a beige background. This variant, identified as Pick 53b, includes the year in red-brown offset, specifically printed in 1981. The watermark includes repeated images of Anna Maria Lenngren.

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