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3 Talonas, Lithuania, 1991 (Pick 33)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1991

Issuing entity

Republic of Lithuania

This 3 Talonas note was issued in Lithuania, dated 1991. It belongs to the Talonas (1991-1993) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1990-date). It measures 120 × 75 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 33.

Obverse: Dark-green and gray on blue-green, ochre and brown underprint. Value with Juniper branch at center; Coat of Arms at right. With or without counterfeit clause at bottom. Its lettering reads “LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKA / TALONAS / 3 / 1991 / VERTYBINIS POPIERIUS. UŽ JO PADIRBINĖJIMĄ BAUDŽIAMA PAGAL ĮSTATYMĄ.”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Republic of Lithuania Talonas 3 1991 Security. Counterfeit is punished according to the Law.”.

Reverse: Dark-green and gray on blue-green, ochre and brown underprint. Two gray herons at center. The note was printed by Spindulys AB, Kaunas, Lithuania (1928-2009). Watermark: Large squarish diamond with symbol of the republic throughout paper. Demonetized: 25 June 1993. 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

The Talonas (from a Lithuanian word for “Coupon”) was a temporary currency issued in Lithuania between 1991 and 1993. It replaced the Soviet Ruble at par and was replaced by the Litas at a rate of 100 talonai = 1 litas. The talonas was only issued as paper money. See more in: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuanian_talonas

Physical characteristics

Size
120 × 75 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Large squarish diamond with symbol of the republic throughout paper.

Technical characteristics

Printer
Spindulys AB, Kaunas, Lithuania (1928-2009)
Currency
Talonas (1991-1993)
Demonetized
25 June 1993

Design

Obverse
Dark-green and gray on blue-green, ochre and brown underprint. Value with Juniper branch at center; Coat of Arms at right. With or without counterfeit clause at bottom.
Reverse
Dark-green and gray on blue-green, ochre and brown underprint. Two gray herons at center.
Obverse lettering
LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKA / TALONAS / 3 / 1991 / VERTYBINIS POPIERIUS. UŽ JO PADIRBINĖJIMĄ BAUDŽIAMA PAGAL ĮSTATYMĄ.

Identification

Value
3 Talonas
Dates recorded
1991
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 33

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)P33
  • NumistaN# 209529

Research required

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