KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

50 Penni 1919 — Estonia ( Pick: 42 )

Front side
50 Penni Estonia 1919 — Front side
Back side
50 Penni Estonia 1919 — Back side

Banknote description

Treasury note, standard issue

Specifications

Signed by
J. Kiwisild; P. Õpik
Numbering
Date of issue
06.05.1919
Invalid from
01.08.1927
Printing office
Paalmann, Tallinn, Estonia
Paper
Räpina, Estonia
Colour
Bluish
Dimensions
90 x 63 mm
Amount produced
13062924
Pick catalog
42

About this banknote

The Estonian Ministry of Finance issued the 50 Penni treasury note in 1919 as part of the Treasury Notes series. This series was introduced to establish a national currency following Estonia's declaration of independence in 1918. The notes were printed by Paalmann in Tallinn, Estonia, on paper produced by the Räpina Paper Factory.

The front of the 50 Penni note features an ornamental design at the center on a light blue underprint. Proofs and specimens of this note exist, along with numerous color trials. The note measures 90 x 63 mm and bears the signatures of J. Kiwisild and P. Õpik. A total of 13,062,924 pieces were produced.

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