5 Kronor, National Bank of Sweden, Sweden, 1918–1952 (Pick 33)

This 5 Kronor note was issued in Sweden by the National Bank of Sweden, with dates recorded from 1918–1952. It belongs to the Krona (1873-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Gustaf V (1907-1950). It measures 121 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 33.

Obverse: The seated Mother Svea with lion. Its lettering reads “Sveriges Riksbank / inlöser vid anfordran denna sedel å / FEM / KRONOR / med guldmynt / enligt lagen om rikets mynt av den 30 maj 1873.”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Swedish National Bank, redeems this banknote upon request, five kronor, with gold coins, according to the law of the kingdom's coin of May 30, 1873.”. Reverse: Portrait of King Gustav I (Gustav Vasa) (~1496-1560). Its lettering reads “Sveriges Riksbank”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Swedish National Bank”.

Watermark: The note is printed on watermarked paper- horizontal zig-zag lines ("D" variant shown). Demonetized: 31 December 1987. 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.