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5 Rigsdaler, Nationalbank in Copenhagen (1818-1936), Denmark, 1863 (Pick 86)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1863

Issuing entity

Kingdom of Denmark

This 5 Rigsdaler note was issued in Denmark by the Nationalbank in Copenhagen (1818-1936), dated 1863. It belongs to the Rigsdaler rigsmont (1854-1873) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Frederick VII (Frederik VII) (1848-1863). It measures 180 × 112 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 86.

Obverse: To the left and right are columns with decorative plant pattern and value. In a circular frame in each side a depiction of the Roman gods Neptune in the left and Ceres to the right. In the top middle is the value and in the center the promissory text. Below signatures and in the bottom is the serial number handwritten. Scripts: Latin and Latin (cursive). Its lettering reads “Fem Rigsdaler / Paa Valuta, som Banken eier, / er denne Seddel udstedt for 5 Rigsdaler / og vexles paa Anfordring med Sølvmynt. / Nationalbanken i Kjøbenhavn 1863”.

Reverse: Blank. Design is credited to Henrik Olrik. Demonetized: 25 April 1876. 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
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

After the state bankruptcy in 1813 and a previous excessive print of notes, did so notes were not guaranteed nor exchangeable with silver. These notes were exchangeable with silver coins. Since the National Bank guaranteed this from 1845. In 1854 the Rigsbankdaler changed name to Rigsdaler Rigsmønt.

Physical characteristics

Size
180 × 112 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Currency
Rigsdaler rigsmont (1854-1873)
Designer
Henrik Olrik
Demonetized
25 April 1876
Issuing bank
Nationalbank in Copenhagen (1818-1936)

Design

Obverse
To the left and right are columns with decorative plant pattern and value. In a circular frame in each side a depiction of the Roman gods Neptune in the left and Ceres to the right. In the top middle is the value and in the center the promissory text. Below signatures and in the bottom is the serial number handwritten. Scripts: Latin and Latin (cursive)
Reverse
Blank.
Obverse lettering
Fem Rigsdaler / Paa Valuta, som Banken eier, / er denne Seddel udstedt for 5 Rigsdaler / og vexles paa Anfordring med Sølvmynt. / Nationalbanken i Kjøbenhavn 1863

Identification

Value
5 Rigsdaler
Dates recorded
1863
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 86

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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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P86
  • NumistaN# 362307

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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