50 Mark / two-sided 1918 — Estonia ( Pick: 1A )

Region: Europe

Period: 5% Short-Term Obligations (1918–1919)

Series: 50 Mark (1918–1919)

Print series

Banknote description

This banknote is a 50 Mark issued in Estonia in 1918. It belongs to the 50 Mark series and falls within the 5% Short-Term Obligations period (1918–1919). The note features a design from the 1919 Series A, presented in gray and printed on both sides.

It is cataloged under Pick number 1A, which identifies it within the documented issue. The combination of denomination, year, and series information places it among the recorded banknotes of this timeframe. Its classification and design details determine its placement in the catalog.

Specifications

Pick catalog: 1A

About this banknote

The Estonian Provisional Government issued the 50 Mark banknote in 1919 as part of the 5% Short-Term Obligations series. This series was introduced to establish a national currency following Estonia's declaration of independence on November 28, 1918. The 50 Mark note was among the first banknotes printed for the newly independent Estonia.

The front side of the 50 Mark banknote features intricate geometric patterns and ornate designs characteristic of early 20th-century security printing. The note is printed on both sides, with the reverse side displaying elaborate decorative elements without any portraits or landmarks. This banknote is cataloged as Pick number 1A.