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10 Kroner, Norges Bank, Norway, 1944 (Pick 20b)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1944

Issuing entity

Kingdom of Norway

This 10 Kroner note was issued in Norway by the Norges Bank, dated 1944. It belongs to the Krone (1875-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: German occupation (1941-1945); Haakon VII (1905-1957). It measures 127 × 72 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 20b.

Obverse: Red and green print. Crowned coat of arms in the top center, value below and to the sides. Its lettering reads “NORGES BANK / TI / KRIGSSEDDEL / 10 / TI KRONER / 1944 / IFÖLGE SÆRSKILT FULLMAKT”. Reverse: Green print. Crowned monogram in the center, with values to the sides. Its lettering reads “10 H7 10 / TI KRONER”. The note was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961). 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

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

Physical characteristics

Size
127 × 72 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961)
Currency
Krone (1875-date)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Norges Bank

Design

Obverse
Red and green print. Crowned coat of arms in the top center, value below and to the sides.
Reverse
Green print. Crowned monogram in the center, with values to the sides
Obverse lettering
NORGES BANK / TI / KRIGSSEDDEL / 10 / TI KRONER / 1944 / IFÖLGE SÆRSKILT FULLMAKT
Reverse lettering
10 H7 10 / TI KRONER

Identification

Value
10 Kroner
Dates recorded
1944
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 20b

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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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)P20b
  • NumistaN# 301823

Research required

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