50 Mark 1919 — Estonia ( Pick: 8 )

Region: Europe

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

Series: 50 Mark (1918–1919)

Print series

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 Mark issued in Estonia in 1919. It belongs to the 50 Mark series and falls within the period of 5% Short-Term Obligations from 1918 to 1919.

This note is cataloged under Pick number 8, which identifies it within the issue. Its classification, along with the year of issuance, places it among documented banknotes of this series. The details surrounding this banknote contribute to its identification in the catalog.

As part of this issue, the 50 Mark note is positioned within a defined group of banknotes. Its entry under Pick number 8 and the recorded characteristics establish its placement within the structured catalog of the series. The note reflects the financial obligations prevalent in Estonia during the specified period.

5% Obligations – 50 Mark Series B, two-sided

Specifications

Pick catalog: 8

About this banknote

The Estonian Provisional Government issued the 50 Mark banknote in 1919 as part of its efforts to establish a national currency following Estonia's declaration of independence in 1918. This issuance aimed to replace the German ostmark and Russian ruble, which had previously circulated in the region.

The front of the note features intricate wave patterns, while the reverse displays a globe motif. Designed by E. Poland and printed by Tilgmann Lithography in Helsinki, Finland, the banknote measures 140 x 86 mm and was produced on paper from Tervakoski, Finland. A total of 1,300,000 notes were issued on December 31, 1919, and they were demonetized on March 1, 1924.