50 Mark 1919 — Estonia ( Pick: 55 )

Region: Europe

Period: Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923

Series: 50 Mark (Bank Note) (1919–1919)

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

This banknote is a 50 Mark issued in Estonia in 1919. It belongs to the 50 Mark series and falls within the period of Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923.

The note is cataloged under Pick number 55. Its classification includes design features such as an olive underprint on the front side and a globe at the center of the back. Additionally, it exhibits horizontal and vertical light line watermark varieties. The banknote is primarily brown in color.

Specifications

Pick catalog: 55

About this banknote

The Republic of Estonia issued the 50 Marka banknote in 1919, during the early years of its independence. This series was introduced to establish a national currency following Estonia's declaration of independence in 1918. The banknotes were printed by Tilgmann Lithography in Finland.

The front of the note features a design of waves on an olive underprint, while the reverse displays a globe at the center. The banknote measures 140 x 86 mm and lacks a security thread. Watermark varieties include horizontal and vertical light lines. Signatures on the note are those of Eduard Aule and Johan Sihver. The note was demonetized on March 1, 1924.