KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

500 Mark 1919 — Estonia ( Pick: 12 )

Front side
500 Mark Estonia 1919 — Front side
Back side
500 Mark Estonia 1919 — Back side

Banknote description

5% Obligations – 500 Mark Series B, one-sided

Specifications

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12

About this banknote

The "500 Mark" banknote was issued by the Republic of Estonia as part of the 5% Short-Term Obligations series during 1918-1919. This series was introduced to support the fledgling Estonian economy following the country's declaration of independence in 1918. These financial instruments were critical in establishing monetary stability during Estonia's early years.

The front side design of this uniface note features intricate patterns and inscriptions indicating its value as a government bond. It includes text in Estonian, German, and French, reflecting multilingual communication in the region at the time. This note, designated as Pick number 12, was meant for domestic circulation and short-term financial commitments.

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