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10 Krónur, National Treasury, Iceland, 1900 (1916) (Pick 8)

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1900 (1916)

Issuing entity

Iceland

This 10 Krónur note was issued in Iceland by National Treasury, dated 1900 (1916). It belongs to the Old króna (1885-1980) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Christian X (1912-1918). It measures 120 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 8.

Obverse: Blue pattern on a white background. Portrait of Christian X to the left with values underneat. The rest of the note is filled with value in the top and promissory text to the center. Its lettering reads “TÍU KRÓNUR / SAMKVÆMT LÖGUM 18 SEPT. 1885 OG 12 JAN. 1900. FYRIR LANDSSJÓD ÍSLANDS.”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Ten Krónur Issued under the law of 18th of September and 12th of January.”. Reverse: Blue and white print on white paper. In the center a sitting Mountain Woman, the personification of Iceland, with an Icelandic falcon on her right shoulder, with value written out above and bank name belov. Value in ornate circels in the top half to the sides of the falcon. Its lettering reads “TÍU KRÓNUR / LANDSBANKINN”. Translation given in the catalogue: “10 Krónur The National Bank”.

The note was printed by H.H. Thiele, Copenhagen, Denmark. Design is credited to Henrik Olrik and Gerhard Heilmann. Watermark: Stylised LÍ for the Landssjóður Íslands. Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 8 September 1916. Demonetized: 30 June 1939. 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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Historical context

Laws of issue and recalling: These notes were printed by the law of 18th of September, 1885 and 12th of January, 1900. Withdrawn by law of 17th of July, 1938 Signatures: According to Siegs Seddelkatalog 2014, there are known 11 different signature combinations. New combinations should be added as they are found. Serial numbers: This denomination feature serial numbers from 70.001 and up.

Physical characteristics

Size
120 × 70 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Stylised LÍ for the Landssjóður Íslands

Technical characteristics

Printer
H.H. Thiele, Copenhagen, Denmark
Currency
Old króna (1885-1980)
Designer
Henrik Olrik and Gerhard Heilmann
Demonetized
30 June 1939
Issuing bank
National Treasury

Design

Obverse
Blue pattern on a white background. Portrait of Christian X to the left with values underneat. The rest of the note is filled with value in the top and promissory text to the center.
Reverse
Blue and white print on white paper. In the center a sitting Mountain Woman, the personification of Iceland, with an Icelandic falcon on her right shoulder, with value written out above and bank name belov. Value in ornate circels in the top half to the sides of the falcon.
Obverse lettering
TÍU KRÓNUR / SAMKVÆMT LÖGUM 18 SEPT. 1885 OG 12 JAN. 1900. FYRIR LANDSSJÓD ÍSLANDS.
Reverse lettering
TÍU KRÓNUR / LANDSBANKINN

Identification

Value
10 Krónur
Dates recorded
1900 (1916)
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 8

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)P8
  • NumistaN# 364504

Research required

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