500 Marka 1919 — Estonia ( Pick: 24 )

Region: Europe

Period: 5% Short-Term Obligations (1918–1919)

Series: 500 Mark (1918–1919)

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 Marka issued in Estonia in 1919. It belongs to the 500 Mark series and falls within the 5% Short-Term Obligations period of 1918–1919. This note is cataloged under Pick number 24, which identifies it within the issue.

The front side design features the inscription "1919 Without Series First Issue" and is predominantly green in color. It measures 209 x 135 mm and is printed on paper sourced from Finland. The note is signed by K. Päts, J. Kukk, and A. Uibopuu. It was produced by Lilius & Herzberg in Helsinki, Finland, with a total amount of 2000 notes produced.

This banknote details its production and design attributes. The 500 Mark series was among the initial monetary issues following Estonia's declaration of independence in 1918.

Specifications

Signed by: K. Päts; J. Kukk; A. Uibopuu
Numbering: 1 x 4
Date of issue: 28.04.1919
Printing office: Lilius & Herzberg, Helsinki, Finland
Paper: Finland
Colour: Green
Dimensions: 209 x 135 mm
Amount produced: 2000
Pick catalog: 24

About this banknote

The Estonian Provisional Government issued the 500 Marka banknote in 1919 as part of the 5% Short-Term Obligations series. This series was introduced to establish a national currency following Estonia's declaration of independence on February 24, 1918. The banknotes were printed by Lilius & Herzberg in Helsinki, Finland, on Finnish paper.

The front side of the 500 Marka note features an ornate guilloche pattern with the denomination "500" prominently displayed at the center. The note measures 209 x 135 mm and is green in color. It bears the signatures of K. Päts, J. Kukk, and A. Uibopuu. Only 2,000 of these banknotes were produced, making them a rare collector's item.