50 mark 1918 — Estonia ( Pick: R132 )

Region: Europe

Period: Camp & Occupation Money

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 mark issued in Estonia in 1918. It falls within the period of Camp & Occupation Money and is cataloged under Pick number R132. Its recorded characteristics place it among documented banknotes of this type.

The banknote features dark blue printing on a gray-violet underprint. It measures 173 x 110 mm and is made of paper. This note is classified within a defined group of banknotes related to occupation periods.

The note was issued during a time when Estonia was experiencing significant political changes following the end of World War I. The usage of occupation money was prevalent in various regions during this period.

Specifications

Date of issue: April 4, 1918
Paper: Paper
Colour: Dark blue on gray-violet underprint
Dimensions: 173 x 110 mm
Pick catalog: R132

About this banknote

The Darlehnskasse Ost issued this 50 Mark banknote in 1918 during World War I. It was part of the occupational currency introduced by the German occupying forces in Eastern Europe to stabilize control over occupied territories. The series was part of an effort to standardize currency use in regions like Kovno, now Kaunas in Lithuania.

The front side of the banknote features intricate dark blue borders on a gray-violet underprint, prominently displaying the denomination in German. The back side shows the denomination in multiple languages, catering to the diverse local population. Classified as Pick R132, this banknote was printed on paper and measures 173 x 110 mm.