Finland 500 Markka 1956

Signatures: Karjalainen & Engberg

Finland 500 Markka, 1956 P-96 obverse
Finland 500 Markka, 1956 P-96 reverse

Information:

Rarity A - Very Common
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1956 Signatures: Karjalainen & Engberg + - - - - - -
Reference P#96a
Country Finland
Period Markka (1860-1963)
Issuing bank Bank of Finland
Currency Markka
Denomination 500 Markka
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1956
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 142x69 mm

Obverse:

Finland 500 Markka, 1956 P-96
Latin

Obverse text

VIISISATAA MARKKAA SUOMEN PANKKI

Obverse symbol

Blue-green. Numeral 500 in all four corners as well as in the center on top of spruce tree branches. Text in Finnish. Two signatures in bottom centre, above series year.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

SUOMEN PANKKI VIISI MARKKAA FINLANDS BANK FEM MARK

Reverse symbol

Number 500 in all four corners. Finnish Lion coat of arms in centre. Text in Finnish on the left and Swedish on the right.