50 Marka 1919 — Estonia ( Pick: A2b )

Region: Europe

Period: Tallinna Arwekoja

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

This banknote from Estonia, dated 1919, carries a denomination of 50 Marka. It falls within the recorded period of Tallinna Arvekoja, which spans from 1919 to 1922.

The banknote is cataloged under Pick number A2b. This reference identifies it within the defined issue documented for this period. The combination of its denomination and year places this note within the structured classification of banknotes from Estonia during that timeframe.

As part of the recorded issue, this note is classified within a specific group. Its documented facts determine its placement in the catalog, ensuring accurate identification within the available data of banknotes issued in Estonia in 1919.

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
Colour: Blue
Dimensions: 155 x 99 mm
Amount produced: 12000
Pick catalog: A2b

About this banknote

The Tallinna Arwekoja issued this 50 Marka banknote in Estonia in 1919. This series was introduced amid the establishment of the provisional government following Estonia's declaration of independence in 1918. The banknote was designed to facilitate daily transactions during a period of economic transition.

The front side features the denomination "Viiskümmend Marka" prominently, with signatures from E. Aule and representatives of the Clearing House Administration. The back side includes inscriptions in multiple languages, emphasizing its usage across diverse communities. Printed by Paalmann in Tallinn, only 12,000 of these notes were produced, making them a rare collectible.