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500 Krooni, Bank of Estonia, Estonia, 1994 (Pick 80)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1994

Issuing entity

Republic of Estonia

This 500 Krooni note was issued in Estonia by the Bank of Estonia, dated 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 80.

Obverse: The front side of the 500-kroon banknote features Carl Robert Jakobsen (1841–1882) – a leading figure of the national awakening movement, politician and active writer on issues of general interest and importance. He wrote textbooks that were highly appreciated in Estonian schools for decades. In 1878, C. R. Jakobson established a political newspaper Sakala with literary and agricultural supplements. The paper quickly became a vital promoter of the national and cultural awakening taking place in Estonia at the time. His farm in Kurgja set an example to Estonian farmers due to the novel techniques he used in agriculture. To the right of the portrait there is a motif of the newspaper’s title; below, a sheaf bound with a yellow ribbon is depicted. The text on the ribbon says: “Written by C. R. Jakobson”. To the left of the ribbon is a woman with a sickle and to the right a man with a scythe. Its lettering reads “500 KROONI / EESTI PANK / Sakala. / CARL ROBERT JAKOBSON (1841–1882) / PRESIDENT / NŌUKOGU LIIGE / CARL ROBERT JAKOBSON 1841-1882 / 1994”.

Reverse: The back side of the banknote features a view of the South Estonian landscape with forests, meadows and a lake. In the foreground, the Estonian national bird – the barn swallow – is flying. Its lettering reads “EESTI PANK / 500 / KROONI / VIISSADA 500”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Watermark depicting three lions; it can be seen when the banknote is held against the light. The watermark is divided into two parts on the edges of the banknote: one displays the head, forelegs and body of the lions, and the other, their hind legs. Signatures recorded for the type: Siim Kallas (SK) (President); Raimund Hagelberg (RH) (Board member). Demonetized: 14 January 2011.

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
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Catalogue references
2

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Physical characteristics

Size
140 × 70 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Watermark depicting three lions; it can be seen when the banknote is held against the light. The watermark is divided into two parts on the edges of the banknote: one displays the head, forelegs and body of the lions, and the other, their hind legs.

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
New kroon (1992-2011)
Signatures
Siim Kallas (SK) (President) · Raimund Hagelberg (RH) (Board member)
Demonetized
14 January 2011
Issuing bank
Bank of Estonia

Design

Obverse
The front side of the 500-kroon banknote features Carl Robert Jakobsen (1841–1882) – a leading figure of the national awakening movement, politician and active writer on issues of general interest and importance. He wrote textbooks that were highly appreciated in Estonian schools for decades. In 1878, C. R. Jakobson established a political newspaper Sakala with literary and agricultural supplements. The paper quickly became a vital promoter of the national and cultural awakening taking place in Estonia at the time. His farm in Kurgja set an example to Estonian farmers due to the novel techniques he used in agriculture. To the right of the portrait there is a motif of the newspaper’s title; below, a sheaf bound with a yellow ribbon is depicted. The text on the ribbon says: “Written by C. R. Jakobson”. To the left of the ribbon is a woman with a sickle and to the right a man with a scythe.
Reverse
The back side of the banknote features a view of the South Estonian landscape with forests, meadows and a lake. In the foreground, the Estonian national bird – the barn swallow – is flying.
Obverse lettering
500 KROONI / EESTI PANK / Sakala. / CARL ROBERT JAKOBSON (1841–1882) / PRESIDENT / NŌUKOGU LIIGE / CARL ROBERT JAKOBSON 1841-1882 / 1994
Reverse lettering
EESTI PANK / 500 / KROONI / VIISSADA 500

Identification

Value
500 Krooni
Dates recorded
1994
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 80

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
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)P80
  • NumistaN# 572353

Research required

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