5000 kuna 1943 — Croatia ( Pick: 13 )

Region: Europe

Period: Croatia (1941 - 1944)

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5000 kuna issued in Croatia in 1943. It belongs to the period of Croatia from 1941 to 1944 and is cataloged under Pick number 13. The design features a combination of red-brown, blue, and brown on the front, while the back displays blue on lilac, brown, and light green.

The note is signed by Janus Mehmedagić, Vice President, and Dragutin Toth, President. It is printed on paper and measures 185 x 85 mm. The banknote was produced by the printing office Giesecke & Devrient, located in Leipzig.

The currency issued by Croatia during this period was part of a limited timeframe amid significant historical events.

Specifications

Signed by: Janus Mehmedagić (Vice President) and Dragutin Toth (President)
Date of issue: September 1, 1943
Printing office: Giesecke & Devrient, Leipzig
Paper: Paper
Colour: Red-brown, blue, and brown on the front; blue on lilac, brown, and light green on the back.
Dimensions: 185 x 85 mm
Amount produced: Not specified
Pick catalog: 13

About this banknote

The Hrvatska Državna Banka issued this 5000 kuna banknote in 1943 during Croatia's era from 1941 to 1944. This series was part of the financial system under the Independent State of Croatia, with banknotes introduced to replace the Yugoslav dinar.

The front side features a portrait of a woman in traditional dress, surrounded by intricate patterns and the denomination “PET TISUĆA KUNA.” The reverse side contains ornate floral motifs with “HRVATSKA DRŽAVNA BANKA” and the denomination prominently displayed. The note was printed by Giesecke & Devrient, Leipzig, and bears the signatures of Janus Mehmedagić and Dragutin Toth.