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5 Kroner, Norges Bank, Norway, 1877–1899 (Pick 1)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1877-1899

Issuing entity

Kingdom of Norway

This 5 Kroner note was issued in Norway by the Norges Bank, with dates recorded from 1877–1899. It belongs to the Krone (1875-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Oscar II (1872-1905). It measures 135 × 78 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 1.

Obverse: Black print on blue and bluebrown background. Portrait of King Oscar II in admiral uniform to the left and value with law text to the center and right. Scripts: Latin and Latin (cursive). Its lettering reads “NORGES BANK 5 NORGES BANK 5 / betaler Ihændehaveren af denne Seddel / 5 Kroner Guld / 5 / FEM KRONER / THRONHJEM Aar 1878”. Reverse: Blue print. Viking king on left and coat of Arms on right, value at the center. Its lettering reads “5”.

The note was printed by Norges Bank's Printing Works (Norges Banks Seddeltrykkeri), Norway (1816-2007). Engraving is credited to Christian Christie. Watermark: Flower patterned frame with "Norges Bank" and "5" at the center. Demonetized: 13 July 1998. 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

This note was withdrawn from circulation on the 6th of January, 1903, long before the demonetisation on the 13th of July, 1998. Total 40.900.000 printed The different types: Standard Catalog of World Paper Money separates the types like so: P#1a. 1877 - 1892, with no prefix letter P#1b. 1892 - 1895, with prefix letter: Small C P#1c. 1895 - 1896, with prefix letter: Large C P#1d. 1897, with prefix letter: Small D P#1e. 1898 - 1899, with prefix letter: Large D P#1s1. Specimen: Punch hole cancellation P#1s2. Specimen: Uncut sheet of 4 and punch hole cancellation Signatures: Different signatures known, but are not year specific

Physical characteristics

Size
135 × 78 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Flower patterned frame with "Norges Bank" and "5" at the center.

Technical characteristics

Printer
Norges Bank's Printing Works (Norges Banks Seddeltrykkeri), Norway (1816-2007)
Currency
Krone (1875-date)
Engraver
Christian Christie
Demonetized
13 July 1998
Issuing bank
Norges Bank

Design

Obverse
Black print on blue and bluebrown background. Portrait of King Oscar II in admiral uniform to the left and value with law text to the center and right. Scripts: Latin and Latin (cursive)
Reverse
Blue print. Viking king on left and coat of Arms on right, value at the center.
Obverse lettering
NORGES BANK 5 NORGES BANK 5 / betaler Ihændehaveren af denne Seddel / 5 Kroner Guld / 5 / FEM KRONER / THRONHJEM Aar 1878
Reverse lettering
5

Identification

Value
5 Kroner
Dates recorded
1877-1899
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 1

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
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Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P1
  • NumistaN# 340624

Research required

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