500 Krooni 1994 — Estonia ( Pick: 80 )

Region: Europe

Period: Second Estonian Kroon (1992–2010)

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 Krooni issued in Estonia in 1994. It belongs to the Second Estonian Kroon period, which spans from 1992 to 2010. This note features a lilac color and measures 140 x 69 mm.

It is cataloged under Pick number 80, providing its catalog reference within the issue. The note is signed by S. Kallas and R. Hagelberg, contributing to its recorded characteristics. The printing office responsible for this banknote is Thomas de la Rue and Company Limited, located in the United Kingdom.

This banknote is classified within the Second Estonian Kroon period, as indicated by its Pick number and noted attributes. Its catalog reference and documented details establish its position within the series. The organized entry reflects its contextual relevance within this specific issue.

Front side
Portrait of Carl Robert Jakobson (1841–1882), Estonian public figure of the national awakening period, publicist, writer and promoter of agriculture;
fragment with the heading of the Sakala newspaper

Back side
Estonian national bird, the barn swallow; bird’s-eye view of the landscape

Specifications

Signed by: S. Kallas; R. Hagelberg
Numbering: 2 x 6
Date of issue: 01.11.1995
Printing office: Thomas de la Rue and Company Limited, United Kingdom
Paper: —
Colour: Lilac
Dimensions: 140 x 69 mm
Amount produced: —
Pick catalog: 80

About this banknote

The 500 krooni banknote, issued by the Bank of Estonia in 1994, features Carl Robert Jakobson (1841–1882), a prominent figure in Estonia's national awakening. The reverse side depicts a barn swallow in flight over a rural pond. This series introduced silver ink and a new style of serial numbers. A notable security feature is the latent denomination "500" visible when the note is held up to the light.

In 1994, the Bank of Estonia also issued a 50-kroon banknote, featuring composer Rudolf Tobias (1873–1918) on the obverse and the Estonia Theatre on the reverse. The 500-kroon note was commonly dispensed by ATMs and used for cashing checks.