50 Marka 1919 — Estonia ( Pick: 21 )

Region: Europe

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

Series: 50 Mark (1918–1919)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 Marka issued in Estonia in 1919. It belongs to the 50 Mark series and falls within the period of 5% Short-Term Obligations (1918–1919). This note is cataloged under Pick number 21, which identifies it within the issue.

The front side design features the inscription "1919 Without Series First Issue" with black on gray underprint. The banknote has dimensions of 209 x 135 mm. It was produced by Lilius & Herzberg in Helsinki, Finland, on paper sourced from Finland. The note is signed by K. Päts, J. Kukk, and A. Uibopuu.

A total of 10,000 pieces were produced. The 50 Marka denomination was part of Estonia's early post-independence currency issued shortly after the country's declaration of independence on February 24, 1918.

Specifications

Signed by: K. Päts; J. Kukk; A. Uibopuu
Numbering: 1 x 4-5
Date of issue: 16.04.1919
Printing office: Lilius & Herzberg, Helsinki, Finland
Paper: Finland
Colour: Grey
Dimensions: 209 x 135 mm
Amount produced: 10000
Pick catalog: 21

About this banknote

The 50 Marka banknote was issued by the Republic of Estonia in 1919. This series was part of the 5% Short-Term Obligations period, introduced to stabilize the economy shortly after Estonia's declaration of independence in 1918. The notes were printed by the Finnish printing office Lilius & Herzberg in Helsinki.

The front side of the banknote features a black design on a gray underprint, characteristic of the 1919 Without Series First Issue. This note was signed by K. Päts, J. Kukk, and A. Uibopuu. With a limited print run of 10,000 pieces, it measures 209 x 135 mm and was produced using Finnish paper.