2 Kroner, Norges Bank, Norway, 1940–1950 (Pick 16)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1940-1950
Issuing entity
Kingdom of NorwayThis 2 Kroner note was issued in Norway by the Norges Bank, with dates recorded from 1940–1950. 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 100 × 64 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 16.
Obverse: Black print on red print. Value to the left and center right. Its lettering reads “NORGES / BANK / TO KRONER”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Norway's Bank Two Crowns/Kroner”. Reverse: Red print Value in the center. Its lettering reads “2 / KRONER”. The note was printed by Norges Bank's Printing Works (Norges Banks Seddeltrykkeri), Norway (1816-2007). Signatures recorded for the type: G. Meldahl-Nielsen (GMN) (Chief cashier); Erik Thorp (ET) (Chief cashier). Demonetized: 13 July 1999.
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
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
Total 68 100 000 printed. During the starting years of the second world war, the Germans were in need of iron. As they couldn't get much from their own land, they went to Sweden for a steady supply of iron ore. The allies noticed the supplying of the germans and attempted to block the supplies, which as expected, failed. The germans raced the allies to Norway as the swedish supply line was very important. The germans successfully captured Norway and gained aerial superiority over the allies, thus assuring their iron supply. This banknote was made in the beginning year of the invasion but many alike were made during the years through the entire second world war up until 1950. Signatures: Signature: P#16a: G. Meldahl-Nielsen from 1940-45 Signature: P#16b: E. Thorp from 1946-50
Physical characteristics
- Size
- 100 × 64 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
Technical characteristics
- Printer
- Norges Bank's Printing Works (Norges Banks Seddeltrykkeri), Norway (1816-2007)
- Currency
- Krone (1875-date)
- Signatures
- G. Meldahl-Nielsen (GMN) (Chief cashier) · Erik Thorp (ET) (Chief cashier)
- Demonetized
- 13 July 1999
- Issuing bank
- Norges Bank
Design
- Obverse
- Black print on red print. Value to the left and center right.
- Reverse
- Red print Value in the center.
- Obverse lettering
- NORGES / BANK / TO KRONER
- Reverse lettering
- 2 / KRONER
Identification
- Value
- 2 Kroner
- Dates recorded
- 1940-1950
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 16
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)P16
- NumistaN# 242452
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.