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200 Kroner, National Bank of Denmark, Denmark, 2003–2008 (Pick 62)

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

2003-2008

Issuing entity

Kingdom of Denmark

This 200 Kroner note was issued in Denmark by the National Bank of Denmark, with dates recorded from 2003–2008. It belongs to the Krone (1873-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Margrethe II (1972-2024). It measures 145 × 72 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 62.

Obverse: Red and black on green background. On the right side a theatrical mask and portrait of famous actress Johanne Luise Heiber (1812-1890), with text ”Johanne Luise Heiberg” and a flower. Upper left the red rosette are replaced with a round hologram with ”CC” (for two hundred) or a lion. The numbers and signatures are printed with luminous colors. Furthermore, the main motif from the reverse is printed with ultraviolet color and can only be seen in ultraviolet light. Its lettering reads “200 / 200 / TO HUNDREDE / KRONER / DANMARKS NATIONALBANK”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Two Hundred Kroner Denmarks National Bank”.

Reverse: Green underprint. At the left a lion inspired by a stone relief from the apse of Viborg Cathedral, Jutland. Behind which is a round rosette in gren and grey. At the right side a orange circle surrounding the watermark. In the orange circle is the serial specification. Inside the circle a lot of small orange circles. Its lettering reads “200 / TO HUNDREDE KRONER / SERIE 1997 UDSTEDT I HENHOLD TIL LOV OM DANMARKS NATIONALBANK”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Two hundred Kroner Serie 1997, issued according to law of the Nationalbank of Denmark”.

The note was printed by Denmarks Nationalbank's Banknote Printing Works, Copenhagen, Denmark (1818-2016). Watermark: Portrait of Johanne Luise Heiberg. Black hidden Security thread. Partly wisibel metalic security thread ”window thread” with ”200 KR” Microprint. On the Obverse is ”200 KR” printet around the watermark in microprint, and several other places microprint are used in different sizes. Signatures recorded for the type: Torben Nielsen (TN₁) (Tage Heering (TH)); Head of the banknote department (Bodil Nyboe Andersen (BNA)); Governor (Jens Thomsen (JT)); Governor (Torben Nielsen (TN₂)); Lars Gerrild Sørensen (LGS) (Head of the banknote department); Nils Bernstein (NB) (Governor). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 9 April 2003. Demonetized: 31 May 2025.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Withdrawel: Withdrawn since: 4th May 2010 Year: Middle two digits of Serial-number give the printing year: B0032A Prefix B0, year (20)03. Missing prefix: Notes with Prefix B905 and C308 was never released for circulation. Signatures: The Left signature is one of the Govenors for Denmarks National Bank. The right signature is the Chief Cashier. Difference from P#57: Type 2 has a hologram with microprint and lumiscent colours. The obverse has an invisible print of the main motive on the reverse, only visible in UV light. The serial numbers, the signatures and the main colours of the obvers' motive.

Physical characteristics

Size
145 × 72 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Portrait of Johanne Luise Heiberg. Black hidden Security thread. Partly wisibel metalic security thread ”window thread” with ”200 KR” Microprint. On the Obverse is ”200 KR” printet around the watermark in microprint, and several other places microprint are used in different sizes.

Technical characteristics

Printer
Denmarks Nationalbank's Banknote Printing Works, Copenhagen, Denmark (1818-2016)
Currency
Krone (1873-date)
Signatures
Torben Nielsen (TN₁) (Tage Heering (TH)) Head of the banknote department (Bodil Nyboe Andersen (BNA)) Governor (Jens Thomsen (JT)) Governor (Torben Nielsen (TN₂)) Lars Gerrild Sørensen (LGS) (Head of the banknote department) Nils Bernstein (NB) (Governor)
Demonetized
31 May 2025
Issuing bank
National Bank of Denmark

Design

Obverse
Red and black on green background. On the right side a theatrical mask and portrait of famous actress Johanne Luise Heiber (1812-1890), with text ”Johanne Luise Heiberg” and a flower. Upper left the red rosette are replaced with a round hologram with ”CC” (for two hundred) or a lion. The numbers and signatures are printed with luminous colors. Furthermore, the main motif from the reverse is printed with ultraviolet color and can only be seen in ultraviolet light.
Reverse
Green underprint. At the left a lion inspired by a stone relief from the apse of Viborg Cathedral, Jutland. Behind which is a round rosette in gren and grey. At the right side a orange circle surrounding the watermark. In the orange circle is the serial specification. Inside the circle a lot of small orange circles.
Obverse lettering
200 / 200 / TO HUNDREDE / KRONER / DANMARKS NATIONALBANK
Reverse lettering
200 / TO HUNDREDE KRONER / SERIE 1997 UDSTEDT I HENHOLD TIL LOV OM DANMARKS NATIONALBANK

Identification

Value
200 Kroner
Dates recorded
2003-2008
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 62

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P62
  • NumistaN# 208737

Research required

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