Iceland 10000 Kronur 22.5.2001(2009) (H06731050) UNC

10000 Krónur 22.5.2001(2009) (The note contains various references to Jónas Hallgrímsson's work as poet, scholar, essayist and naturalist. Front: Portrait of Jónas Hallgrímsson (1807–1845). Outlines of mountains Háafjall, and Hraundrangi formed from Icelandic letters and words coined by Jónas Hallgrímsson. Handwritten excerpt from his poem 'Ferðalok' (Journey’s End, 1844–1845). Ribbons and floral patterns taken from cover of periodical "Fjölnir" (also on the reverse). Topographical outline of mountain Skjaldbreiður. Back: Jónas Hallgrímsson's pencil drawing of Skjaldbreiður lava shield. Eurasian golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) birds. Handwritten excerpt from his poem 'Fjallið Skjaldbreiður' (Mountain Skjaldbreiður). Scallop shell. Watermark: Effigy of Jón Sigurðsson (1811–1879); Electrotype '10000'; Reinforced cornerstones. Security thread: Solid, embedded, metallic, 18 mm wide, Optiks security thread with a decorated see-through window, with demetalized '10000 KRONUR' on both sides. Predominant colour: Blue. Designers: Kristin Thorkelsdóttir, Stephen A. Fairbairn. Signature: Már Guðmundsson (Governor, 2009–2019). Issuer: Central Bank of Iceland - Seðlabanki Íslands. Date of Law: 22 May 2001. Date of issue: 24 October 2013. Collector value: $250 in 2022 (UNC). Material: 100% cotton paper. Printing method: Intaglio. Printer: De La Rue) (Serial # H06731050) UNC

Dimensions: 162 x 70 mm

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Catalogue Number: P-61

Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)