KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

50 penni 1918 — Finland ( Pick: 34 )

Region: Europe
Front side
50 penni Finland 1918 — Front side
Back side
50 penni Finland 1918 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 penni issued in Finland in 1918. It is cataloged under Pick number 34. The note features a greenish color and is composed of paper. It measures 90 x 55 mm and is signed by Clas von Collan and Thesleff. The printing office for this banknote was Suomen Pankki, with an amount produced recorded at 65%.

The design details are not specified. However, its catalog reference allows for identification within the documented banknotes of this issuance. The incorporation of signatures and the printing office adds to the record of this particular note.

Finland issued banknotes in 1918 during a period of significant transition following independence. This period marked the establishment of the Finnish currency.

Specifications

Signed by
Clas von Collan & Thesleff
Date of issue
13 December 1918
Printing office
Suomen Pankki
Paper
paper
Colour
greenish
Dimensions
90 x 55 mm
Amount produced
65%
Pick catalog
34

About this banknote

The issuing authority for this banknote is the Suomen Pankki, also known as the Bank of Finland. This 50 penni note was issued in 1918 during a period when Finland was establishing its own currency following independence from Russia in 1917. The note was part of efforts to stabilize and organize the new national currency system.

The front side of Pick number 34 features a central ornamental motif with the denomination "50 PEN." prominently displayed. The note's greenish color adds to its distinct visual presence. Signed by Clas von Collan and Thesleff, this note was printed by the Suomen Pankki with 65% of the intended amount produced. It measures 90 x 55 mm, consistent with other notes of the era.

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