The 50 krooni banknote (50 EEK) is a denomination of the

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, the former currency of

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. A portrait of

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(1873–1918), a famous Estonian

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, is engraved on the front side of the bill along with the pipe organ of the

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church (which features the

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). The

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on the back features the

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. The only printing of the 50 krooni banknote took place in 1994. Fewer 50 krooni notes were ordered by the

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than any other denominations. A medium size banknote, it was one of the most rarely used denominations. It can be exchanged indefinitely at the currency museum of Eesti Pank for €3.20.

History of the banknote

* 1994: First and only series issued by the Bank of Estonia; * 2011: withdrawn from circulation and replaced by the euro

Security features

Source: * 1994 #The watermark of three lions is visible when the note is horizontal, and can be seen clearly when the note is held against the light. The watermark is in two parts on the edges of the note. #Each note contains a security thread. #The portrait is printed in the main colour of the note and its raised surface can be felt with the fingertips. #Each note has an individual serial number. The horizontal number on the left and the novel style vertical number on the right are printed in black. #Silver ink has been incorporated into the note. #When the note is held at an angle to the light, the denomination of the note can be seen.

References

External links

Global Financial Data data series - Estonia Kroon

The Global History of Currencies - Estonia
{{Estonian currency and coinage Currencies of Estonia Fifty-base-unit banknotes

History of the banknote

Security features

See also

References

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