5000 Mark 1923 — Estonia ( Pick: 60 )

Region: Europe

Period: Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923

Series: Treasury Notes of the Republic of Estonia (1923–1923)

Front side

Banknote description

This banknote from Estonia, dated 1923, carries a denomination of 5000 Mark. It is part of the Treasury Notes of the Republic of Estonia, issued during the Treasury and Bank Notes of 1918–1923 period. The front design features brown and green with the Arms at the center right, while the back displays a bank at the left center.

Catalogued as Pick number 60. The note is blue and includes a watermark marked "5000, EV" and specimen varieties.

Specifications

Colour: Blue
Pick catalog: 60

About this banknote

The Republic of Estonia issued the 5000 Marka banknote in 1923 as part of its Treasury Notes series. This series was introduced to address the need for higher denomination currency during a period of economic adjustment following Estonia's declaration of independence in 1918.

The front of the banknote features the Estonian coat of arms at the center right, while the reverse depicts the Eesti Pank (Bank of Estonia) building at left center. The note measures 190 x 101 mm and has a watermark displaying "5000" and the letters "EV." It was printed by Elsner in Berlin, Germany, and bears the signatures of Eduard Aule, Johan Sihver, and Leo Sepp. The banknote was issued on April 15, 1924, and was demonetized on January 1, 1932.