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5 Krooni, Bank of Estonia, Estonia, 1991–1992 (1992–1994) (Pick 71)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1991-1992 (1992-1994)

Issuing entity

Republic of Estonia

This 5 Krooni note was issued in Estonia by the Bank of Estonia, with dates recorded from 1991–1992 (1992–1994). It belongs to the New kroon (1992-2011) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1991-date). It measures 140 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 71.

Obverse: Paul Keres - International Grandmaster chess player, chess pieces in the upper right. Reverse: Narva River with Narva Hermann Castle on the left and Ivangorod Fortress on the right. Signatures recorded for the type: Siim Kallas (SK) (President); Raimund Hagelberg (RH) (Board member). Demonetized: Yes. 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

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

The 1991 issue has prefixes AA to AV The 1992 issue has prefixes AW to BR Notes with prefix ZZ are replacement notes

Physical characteristics

Size
140 × 70 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Currency
New kroon (1992-2011)
Signatures
Siim Kallas (SK) (President) · Raimund Hagelberg (RH) (Board member)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Bank of Estonia

Design

Obverse
Paul Keres - International Grandmaster chess player, chess pieces in the upper right.
Reverse
Narva River with Narva Hermann Castle on the left and Ivangorod Fortress on the right.

Identification

Value
5 Krooni
Dates recorded
1991-1992 (1992-1994)
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 71

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P71
  • NumistaN# 207574

Research required

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