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10 Latu, Latvijas Valsts Kases, Latvia, 1925 (Pick 24)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1925

Issuing entity

Republic of Latvia

This 10 Latu note was issued in Latvia by Latvijas Valsts Kases, dated 1925. It belongs to the Old lats (1922-1940) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1918-1940). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 24.

Obverse: Red-brown and purple. Caduceus at center; five signatures varieties. Its lettering reads “LATVIJAS / VALSTS KASES ZĪME / DESMIT LATU / 10 LATU / 1925”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Banknote of Latvia State Treasury Ten Lats 1925”. Reverse: Dark-brown. Oak tree at center; Coat of Arms at bottom center. Its lettering reads “10 LATU”. Translation given in the catalogue: “10 Lats”. 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
3
Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

Signatures varieties : P#24a - Serial letters A,B / Signatures: A. Karklins and R. Baltgailis P#24b - Serial letters C to K / Signatures: V. Vastjanis and A. Kacens P#24c - Serial letters K,L / Signatures: R. Leepinsch and J. Mizsis P#24d - Serial letters M to T / Signatures: A. Petrevics and J. Miezis P#24e - Serial letters T,U / Signatures: M. Skujenieks and J. Miezis All images above were taken from the Bank Note Museum website.

Physical characteristics

Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Currency
Old lats (1922-1940)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Latvijas Valsts Kases

Design

Obverse
Red-brown and purple. Caduceus at center; five signatures varieties.
Reverse
Dark-brown. Oak tree at center; Coat of Arms at bottom center.
Obverse lettering
LATVIJAS / VALSTS KASES ZĪME / DESMIT LATU / 10 LATU / 1925
Reverse lettering
10 LATU

Identification

Value
10 Latu
Dates recorded
1925
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 24

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
Recorded
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
Recorded
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Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P24
  • NumistaN# 387146

Research required

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