500 Marka 1919 — Estonia ( Pick: 28 )

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 period of 5% Short-Term Obligations from 1918 to 1919. The note features a green color and is printed on paper sourced from Finland, with dimensions measuring 209 x 135 mm.

This note is cataloged under Pick number 28, identifying it within the issue. The banknote is signed by K. Päts, J. Kukk, and A. Uibopuu. It was produced by the printing office Lilius & Herzberg in Helsinki, Finland, with a total amount of 1,000 notes produced.

As part of this issue, the banknote is classified within a structured catalog entry. Its catalog reference, year, and documented characteristics establish its position within the series of 500 Marka from Estonia. The combination of these details creates a comprehensive record for this specific banknote entry.

Specifications

Signed by: K. Päts; J. Kukk; A. Uibopuu
Numbering: 1 x 4
Date of issue: 16.04.1919
Printing office: Lilius & Herzberg, Helsinki, Finland
Paper: Finland
Colour: Green
Dimensions: 209 x 135 mm
Amount produced: 1000
Pick catalog: 28

About this banknote

The 500 Marka banknote was issued by the Bank of Estonia in 1919 as part of the 500 Mark series, which was introduced to facilitate the country's transition to its own currency following independence from Russia. This series was part of Estonia's 5% Short-Term Obligations, reflecting the financial challenges faced by the newly established nation.

Notable features of this banknote include its green color and dimensions of 209 x 135 mm, with paper sourced from Finland. The banknote was signed by prominent figures K. Päts, J. Kukk, and A. Uibopuu and printed by Lilius & Herzberg in Helsinki, with only 1,000 notes produced, making it a rare collectible of Estonia's early monetary history.