50 Marka 1919 — Estonia ( Pick: A2 )

Region: Europe

Period: Tallinna Arwekoja

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 Marka issued in Estonia in 1919. It belongs to the Tallinn Arvekoja period, which spans from 1919 to 1922. The classification of this banknote establishes its context within this defined historical timeframe.

This note is cataloged under Pick number A2a, which identifies it within the issue. It features a blue color and measures 155 x 99 mm. The banknote is signed by E. Aule and includes the designation "2 x Arvekoja valitsus / Clearing House Administration." It was printed in Tallinn, Estonia, with a total production amount of 12,000 copies.

The 50 Marka banknote is positioned within the defined period of Tallinn Arvekoja. Its catalog reference, dimensions, and recorded characteristics contribute to its classification within the banknotes of this period. The documented details provide a structured entry for this note within cataloging resources.

Specifications

Signed by: E. Aule; 2 x Clearing House Administration; 2 x issuer
Numbering: B 1 x 5
Date of issue: 02.1919
Printing office: Paalmann, Tallinn, Estonia
Paper: No data
Colour: Blue
Dimensions: 155 x 99 mm
Amount produced: 12000
Pick catalog: A2

About this banknote

The Tallinna Arwekoja issued the 50 Marka note in Estonia in 1919. This series was introduced following the country's independence in 1918 to establish a national currency system distinct from the former imperial Russian ruble. The note was printed by Paalmann, a Tallinn-based printing office, with a limited production of 12,000 pieces.

The banknote features a central design with a light blue underprint and an option for an issued branch stamp. Some specimens include a red overprint reading "PROOV." Notable signatures include E. Aule and two representatives each from the Clearing House Administration and issuer. The dimensions are 155 x 99 mm, and it uses blue as its primary color.