500 Mark 1921 — Estonia ( Pick: 57 )

Region: Europe

Period: Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923

Series: Pangatäht Banknotes (1921–1922)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 Mark issued in Estonia in 1921. It belongs to the Pangatäht Banknotes series and falls within the period of Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923. The note is cataloged under Pick number 57.

The front side design features an ornamental design in light green and gray, accompanied by a watermark that reads "EV." The banknote is printed on paper sourced from Tervakoski, Finland, and has dimensions of 171 x 96 mm. It is signed by E. Aule and J. Sihver, with the printing office identified as Tilgmann in Helsinki, Finland.

A total of 1,005,000 notes were produced. The State Treasury of Estonia was established on September 24, 1919, underscoring the early phase of the country's monetary policy.

Specifications

Signed by: E. Aule; J. Sihver
Numbering: 2 x 8
Date of issue: 05.09.1921
Invalid from: 01.01.1932
Printing office: Tilgmann, Helsinki, Finland
Paper: Tervakoski, Finland
Colour: Light green
Dimensions: 171 x 96 mm
Amount produced: 1005000
Pick catalog: 57

About this banknote

The Bank of Estonia issued the Pangatäht Banknotes series in 1921, during the post-independence period. Specifically, this series was introduced to stabilize the national currency following Estonia's declaration of independence in 1918. The banknotes were part of efforts to establish a distinct monetary system separate from the former Russian Empire.

The 500 Mark note features an intricate ornamental design in light green and gray and includes the watermark "EV." The banknote measures 171 x 96 mm and was printed on Tervakoski paper in Finland by the Tilgmann printing office in Helsinki. It is signed by E. Aule and J. Sihver, with a total production of 1,005,000 notes.