500 kronur 1986 — Iceland ( Pick: 55 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 kronur issued in Iceland in 1986. It is cataloged under Pick number 55. The note features a red design on a multicolor underprint. It measures 145 x 70 mm and is printed on paper.
The front side of the note displays imagery associated with its design. It is signed by Davíð Ólafsson, bank manager from 1967 to 1987, and Jóhannes Nordal, bank governor from 1964 to 1993. The printing of this note was conducted by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom, following Bradbury Wilkinson and Company until 1985.
This banknote is printed on paper and features a multicolor underprint. The Central Bank of Iceland managed monetary policies throughout 1986 in alignment with economic requirements.
The front side of the note displays imagery associated with its design. It is signed by Davíð Ólafsson, bank manager from 1967 to 1987, and Jóhannes Nordal, bank governor from 1964 to 1993. The printing of this note was conducted by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom, following Bradbury Wilkinson and Company until 1985.
This banknote is printed on paper and features a multicolor underprint. The Central Bank of Iceland managed monetary policies throughout 1986 in alignment with economic requirements.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Davíð Ólafsson, Bank manager (1967-1987); Jóhannes Nordal, Bank governor (1964-1993)
- Date of issue
- 2 January 1981
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (until 1985); De La Rue, London, United Kingdom (from 1986)
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- red on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 145 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 55
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Iceland issued the 500 kronur banknote in 1986. This series was introduced to update the currency with enhanced security features and modern designs. It was printed by De La Rue in London, following the transition from Bradbury Wilkinson and Company.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Jón Sigurðsson, a prominent Icelandic figure. The back side depicts him seated at a writing desk, with books and an oil lamp. The dimensions of the banknote are 145 x 70 mm, printed in red on multicolor underprint.
