500 mark 1955 — Finland ( Pick: 92 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 mark issued in Finland in 1955. It is cataloged under Pick number 92. The note features a dark grey design on a greeny-blue underprint and measures 142 x 69 mm. It is printed on paper.
The front side design includes multiple signatures, notably those of Jutila, Engberg, Sacklén, Leinonen, v. Fieandt, and Waris. The printing was carried out by the Mint of Finland (Suomen Rahapaja) in Helsinki.
A total of 13,000,000 notes were produced. The Mint of Finland operated from 1860 to 1988, contributing significantly to banknote production during its operational years.
The front side design includes multiple signatures, notably those of Jutila, Engberg, Sacklén, Leinonen, v. Fieandt, and Waris. The printing was carried out by the Mint of Finland (Suomen Rahapaja) in Helsinki.
A total of 13,000,000 notes were produced. The Mint of Finland operated from 1860 to 1988, contributing significantly to banknote production during its operational years.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Multiple signatures including Jutila, Engberg, Sacklén, Leinonen, v. Fieandt, Waris
- Date of issue
- 1955
- Printing office
- Mint of Finland (Suomen Rahapaja), Helsinki, Finland (1860-1988)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark grey on greenyblue underprint
- Dimensions
- 142 x 69 mm
- Amount produced
- 13,000,000 notes
- Pick catalog
- 92
About this banknote
The Bank of Finland issued the 500 markka note in 1955. It was introduced as part of an effort to modernize Finnish currency post-World War II. The series included multiple signatures by officials such as Jutila, Engberg, and Sacklén.
The banknote features a central motif of pine branches on the front, with the denomination "VIISISATAA MARKKAA" prominently displayed. The back side includes the Finnish coat of arms surrounded by snowflakes. This specific note, catalogued as Pick 92, was printed by the Mint of Finland in Helsinki, with a total production of 13 million notes.
