500 mark 1922 — Finland ( Pick: 47 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 mark issued in Finland in 1922. It is cataloged under Pick number 47.
The note features a brown color on a green underprint and was printed by the Bank of Finland (Suomen Pankki). The dimensions of the banknote are 204 x 120 mm. It carries two signatures in the bottom center.
A total of 1,755,000 notes were produced. The State Bank of Finland issued its first banknotes in 1860, which marked the beginning of its role in the country's financial infrastructure.
The note features a brown color on a green underprint and was printed by the Bank of Finland (Suomen Pankki). The dimensions of the banknote are 204 x 120 mm. It carries two signatures in the bottom center.
A total of 1,755,000 notes were produced. The State Bank of Finland issued its first banknotes in 1860, which marked the beginning of its role in the country's financial infrastructure.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Two signatures in bottom centre
- Date of issue
- 1922
- Printing office
- Bank of Finland (Suomen Pankki)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown on green underprint
- Dimensions
- 204 x 120 mm
- Amount produced
- 1,755,000
- Pick catalog
- 47
About this banknote
The Bank of Finland issued this 500 mark note in 1922. This banknote was introduced following the aftermath of World War I, as Finland sought to stabilize its national currency and economy. The issuance was part of Finland's efforts to establish an independent monetary system after gaining independence from Russia in 1917.
The front side of the banknote features a central motif of a group of classical figures symbolizing unity and strength. The back side displays a shield flanked by tree branches. It was printed by the Bank of Finland, with an issuance of 1,755,000 notes. The note’s dimensions are 204 x 120 mm, and it carries the signatures of two officials in the bottom center.
