500 Mark 1923 — Estonia ( Pick: 52 )
Banknote description
This note is cataloged under Pick number 52, identifying it within the issue. It features a blue and brown color scheme and is printed on Zanders paper from Germany. The dimensions of the banknote are 176 x 92 mm. The signatures on the note are those of G. Westel and P. Õpik. It was produced by the State Printing Office in Tallinn, Estonia, with a total production amount of 4,189,640.
Within the issue, this banknote is classified by its Pick number and recorded characteristics. Its catalog reference confirms its placement in the document of Treasury Notes. The specifications and documented details underscore its significance within the established series of banknotes.
Specifications
- Signed by
- G. Westel; P. Õpik
- Numbering
- 2 x 7
- Date of issue
- 11.02.1924
- Invalid from
- 01.01.1932
- Printing office
- State Printing Office, Tallinn, Estonia
- Paper
- Zanders, Germany
- Colour
- Blue, brown
- Dimensions
- 176 x 92 mm
- Amount produced
- 4189640
- Pick catalog
- 52
About this banknote
The 500 Mark banknote, part of the Treasury Notes of the Republic of Estonia series, was issued in 1923 by the Estonian Ministry of Finance. This series was introduced following Estonia's independence in 1918, during a period marked by economic stabilization efforts post-World War I. A total of 4,189,640 notes were produced, reflecting the need for a stable currency to support the new republic.
Notably, this banknote features distinctive blue and brown colors, printed on Zanders paper from Germany, and measures 176 x 92 mm. It is signed by G. Westel and P. Õpik, and was printed at the State Printing Office in Tallinn. This series is significant for its role in establishing Estonia's financial identity in the aftermath of its declaration of independence.
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