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Swedish Currency and Coinage: Kronor and Ore:New Banknotes Series and Coins being issued in 2015 and 2016:
The
2015-2016 Series of Banknotes & Coins:
In 2015 and 2016, Sweden
will be issuing new Banknotes and coins. This
is being done to provide Sweden with safe and efficient cash for the next
several years to come.
Schedule
for Change-over of the Currency/Coinage:
Four
of the new Banknotes (20,
50, 200 and 1000 Krona) have been put onto circulation on 1st October
2015, while the remaining two Banknotes (100 and 500 Krona) and the three
coins (1, 2 and 5 Krona) will be released into circulation on 3rd
October 2016. (The 10 Krona coin will, however, remain unchanged).
Interestingly, while the
20, 50 and 1000 Krona Banknotes presently in circulation would cease to be legal tender as on 30th June 2016
and the 100 and 500 Krona Banknotes presently in circulation, would cease to be legal tender as on 30th
June 2017, all versions of 1,
2, 5 and 10 Krona coins and Commemorative coins minted after 1897 would continue to be legal tender.
New
Banknotes:
These new Banknotes and
Coins will be having a completely new appearance. In addition, a new
denomination of 200 Krona will also be circulated/issued.
Also, this is the first time in modern Swedish Currency & Coinage
history that all denominations of Banknotes and coins (except for the 10 Krona
coin) would have been changed.
The
theme of these Banknotes is the “Cultural
Journey Series”.
The Banknotes are designed
to take users on an exciting Swedish cultural journey from Birgit Nilsson and Oresund
Bridge in the south to Dag Hammarskjold and the Three-country Cairn in the
North.
The new Banknotes are
smaller than the current ones and have completely new motifs.
On the Front are depicted some of Sweden’s foremost cultural
personalities of the 20th century.
On the Back are depicted natural and environmental motifs connected to these
personalities.
The security features of the Banknotes have been considerably
improved for providing better protection against counterfeiting and to “raise
the bar” for potential counterfeiters.
A
new feature that has been added is that the Banknotes can be tilted
to look at images that change colour and images that move and shift between
motifs so as to verify that they are genuine.
Another
feature of these Banknotes is that they are printed on cotton fibre paper
that is not fluorescent (i.e. they do not emit light under UV rays, other
than a bluish glow.
Also,
the Banknote numbers are unique: The letters indicate the year in which
the Banknote was printed, for example, A=2015, B=2016 and so on. The final
seven digits are a serial number.
The new security features include –
Security Ribbon, Colour shifting image, intaglio print, watermark, security
thread, See-through picture, UV image, UV Fibres and Micro and Mini-texts.
The Front of a 1000 Kronor specimen Banknote depicting Dag Hammarskjold.
The Front of the 1000
Kroner Banknote (or “Ett Tusen Kronor”) depicts UN Secretary General and Member of the
Swedish Academy Dag
Hammarskjold. Towards his right is the Emblem and Headquarters of the United Nations, with the
Complex being located in New York.
Also mentioned above the
United Nations complex is the micro-text which can be read with the aid
of a magnifying glass: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and
rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another
in a spirit of brotherhood.” United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(Article 1). This is mentioned in Swedish on the Banknote.
Dag
Hammarskjold (1905-1961): He was Secretary General
of the United Nations from 1953 to 1961 and Member of the Swedish Academy from
1954.
He passed away in an
aircraft crash in what is now Zambia in 1961.
He was posthumously
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1961 itself.
The Back of the 1000 Kronor specimen Banknote depicting Lappland.
The Back of the 1000
Kroner Banknote depicts Lappland,
an area of natural beauty which was of great interest to Dag Mammarskjold.
His portrait depicted on
this Banknote has been inspired from a photograph taken by Canadian
photographer Yousuf Karsh which was published in Time Magazine in August 1960.
The size of this Banknote is 154 mm x 66 mm and its colour is grey-brown. It was first issued in October 2015.
The Front of a 500 Kronor specimen Banknote depicting Birgit Nilsson
The Front of the 500
Kroner Banknote (or “Fem Hundra Kronor”)
depicts Opera singer Birgit Nilsson.
Towards the right of her portrait is an image from a rehearsal of the first act
of “Die Walkure” in
scenographer Jan Brazda’s production in 1968. Birgit is seen in the role of
Brunnhilde and Jerker Arvidson in the role of Wotan.
Some of Birgit’s Opera
roles are mentioned in a mini-text in the centre of the Banknote in her
hair, which can be read with the aid of a magnifying glass– “Agathe, Alda,
Amelia, Ariadne, Brunnhilde, Donna Anna, Elektra, Elettra, Elisabeth, Elsa, the
Marschallin, the Dyer’s Wife, Isolde, Judith, Lady Macbeth, Leonore, Lisa,
Minnie, Ortlinde, Penelope, Rezia, Salome, Senta, Sieglinde, Sigrun, Tosca,
Turandot, Ursula, Venus, Woglinde”. These names are mentioned in Swedish on the
Banknote.
Birgit
Nilsson (1918-2005):
was a leading Wagnerian soprano of her time with a successful career
that spanned the Globe. Her portrait depicted on this Banknote has been
inspired from a photograph taken by Enar Merkel Rydberg, former photographer at
the Royal Swedish Opera, which shows Birgit Nilsson in the role of Brunnhilde,
taken in conjunction with a 1968 production of Richard Wagner’s opera “Die Walkure”.
(Interestingly, there has been a criticism of Birgit Nilsson that the
design chosen for the Banknote shows her performing “Die Walkure” by Richard Wagner
on the grounds that it is inappropriate to include something by Wagner, whose
works were closely associated with Nazi Germany, in a time of increasing
problems with anti-Semitism in Sweden. Again the choice og Birgit has been criticised
on grounds that in her 1995 autobiography, she described Mauritz Rosengarten
from Decca using anti-semetic jokes about greed. Nevertheless the Riksbank has
countered by saying that that it is unfortunate that their Banknote design has
been criticised and that the design will be implemented as it is).
The Back of the 500 Kronor specimen Banknote depicting Skane.
The
Back of the 500
Kroner Banknote depicts Skane,
where Birgit Nilsson grew up.
The size of this Banknote is 147mm x 66 mm and its colour is red. It will be first issued in October 2016.
The Front of a 200 Kronor specimen Banknote depicting Ingmar Bergman
The Front of the 200
Kroner Banknote (or “Tva Hundra Kronor”)
depicts Film director Ingmar
Bergman. Towards the right of his portrait is an image from the making
of Ingmar Bergman’s film “The seventh seal” which opened in 1957. This image is
taken from a photograph by Louis Huch, a still photographer attached to Svensk
Filmindustri. This picture shows Ingmar in conversation with Bengt Ekerot in
the role of Death.
A quotation by Ingmar
Bergman is mentioned in a mini-text towards the right of the Banknote
which can be read with the aid of a magnifying glass– “I know, of course, that
by using film we can bring in other previously unknown worlds, realities beyond
reality”. The quotation is mentioned in Swedish on the Banknote.
There is also a micro-text
in the centre of the Banknote which can be read with the aid of a magnifying
glass– “The most precious chair in the world belongs to you. Take care of it,
for it is very fragile. It light easily fall to pieces. This metal, which has
existed for billions of years, fifty-nine thousand metres under the earth has
tired of people. It could turn into powder and dust just like the empress if
you don’t take care of it.” (Oscar in Fanny and Alexander – 1983).
The Back of the 200 Kronor specimen Banknote, depicting Gotland
The
Back of the 200
Kroner Banknote depicts Gotland
(Faro), where Ingmar Bergman
had his home.
The size of this Banknote is 140 mm x 66 mm and its colour is green. It was first issued in October 2015.
Ingmar
Bergman (1918-2007): He was a film and theatre Director
who is considered to be one of the foremost Directors in film history. His
portrait depicted on this Banknote has been inspired from a photograph selected
from a series of film and theatre portraits taken by French photographer
Frederick-Edwin Bertin during 1998-2001.
The Front of a 100 Kronor specimen Banknote depicting Greta Garbo
The Front of the 100
Kroner Banknote (or “Ett Hundra Kronor”)
depicts Actress Greta Garbo.
Towards the right of her portrait are strips of films from the world of films.
Her portrait depicted on this Banknote has been inspired from a photograph
taken by the US photographer Clarence Sinclair Bull in connection with the
making of the film “Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)”.
There is also a micro-text
in the centre of the Banknote which can be read with the aid of a magnifying
glass in which a selection of her movie roles have been mentioned – “Karin,
Ninotchka, Marie Walewska, Anna Karenina, Katrin, Christina, Mata Hari, Susan
Lenox, Yvonne, Anna Christie, Irene, Arden stuart, Lillis, Diana Merrick,
Tania, Marianne, Felicitas von Rhaden, Elena, Leonora, Elisabeth Dohna”. The
quotation is mentioned in Swedish on the Banknote.
The Back of the 100 Kronor specimen Banknote depicting Stockholm
The
Back of the 100 Kroner
Banknote depicts Stockholm,
where Greta Garbo grew up.
The size of this Banknote is 133 mm x 66 mm and its colour is blue. It will be first issued in October 2016.
Greta
Garbo (1905-1990): She is considered to be one of the
greatest Hollywood film stars of the 1920s and 1930s. She starred in 27 very
popular films during her acting career.
The above 100 Kronor Banknote which would cease to be legal tender on 30.06.2017, depicts Carl Linnaeus, who was also called Carl von Linne (1707-1778) after his enoblement. This Banknote is from the collection of Jayant Biswas.
Carl von Linnaeus (1717-1778): was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist who formalised the modern system of naming organisms called "binomial nomemclature". He is referred to as the "Father of Modern Taxonomy".
The Back of the above Banknote shows a bee pollinating a flower.
The Front of the 50 Kronor specimen banknote depicting Evert Taube. This Banknote is from the collection of Jayant Biswas.
The above 100 Kronor Banknote which would cease to be legal tender on 30.06.2017, depicts Carl Linnaeus, who was also called Carl von Linne (1707-1778) after his enoblement. This Banknote is from the collection of Jayant Biswas.
Carl von Linnaeus (1717-1778): was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist who formalised the modern system of naming organisms called "binomial nomemclature". He is referred to as the "Father of Modern Taxonomy".
The Front of the 50 Kroner
Banknote (or “Femtio Kronor”) depicts
the poet, composer and artist Evert
Taube. To the left of Evert’s portrait are musical notes from his ballad “Sa lange skutan kan ga” (While still the boat sails along).
Evert’s portrait on this Banknote has been inspired by a photograph by Bengt
Adin, which was published in a book titled “Kom
i min famn” by Inga-Britt Fredholm.
There is a mini-text
towards the right of the Banknote which can be read with the aid of a magnifying
glass from Evert Taube’s ballet “Sjosala vals” (Waltz of Sjosala) which
translates into English as – “Ronnerdahl is old but waltzes still. Ronnerdahl
has sorrows and not enough sequins. He seldom gets to rest – he has to work for
two. How he makes it through the party nobody knows”. The quotation is
mentioned in Swedish on the Banknote.
The Back of the 50 Kronor specimen Banknote depicting Bohuslan
The
Back of the 50
Kroner Banknote depicts Bohuslan,
one of the many places from which Evert Taube drew inspiration.
The size of this Banknote is 126 mm x 66 mm and its colour is yellow/orange. It has been first issued in October 2015.
Evert
Taube (1890-1976): Poet, composer and artist Evert Taube is
considered to be one of Sweden’s national poets due to his contributions to Swedish
balladry.
The Front of the 20 Kronor specimen banknote depicting astrid Lindgren
The Front of the 20
Kroner Banknote (or “Tjugo Kronor”) depicts
children’s story writer Astrid
Lindgren. Astrid’s portrait on this Banknote has been inspired by an
illustration made by Jacob Forsell in 1987. To the right of Astrid’s portrait is
an image of Pippi Longstocking
from an illustration by Ingrid Vang Nyman. The first book about Pippi was
published in 1945.
There is a mini-text
towards the right centre of the Banknote behind Pippi’s image which can be read
with the aid of a magnifying glass from the book “Pippi Longstocking” (first
edition 1945) which is translated in English as “Suppose you go home now, said
Pippi, so that you can come back tomorrow. Because if you don’t go home you
can’t come back, and that would be a shame” – Pippi.
There is another mini-text
towards the right centre of the Banknote
behind Pippi’s image which can be read with the aid of a magnifying
glass is from the book “Pippi in the South Seas” (first edition 1948) which
translated into English reads “Little squiggle, you are clever, I do not want
to grow up ever” – Pippi.
A third mini-text
towards the right centre of the Banknote behind Pippi’s image which can be read
with the aid of a magnifying glass is
from the essay “Om lashunger”
published in the magazine “Vi husmodrar” in 1956 – “A childhood without books –
that would be no childhood. That would be like being shut out from the
enchanted place where you go and find the rarest kind of joy” – Astrid
Again, in the centre of
the Banknote, on Astrid’s hair is a micro-text from Astrid’s book “Skolbiblioteket” (published in 1958)
which translates into English as “I want to write for readers who can perform
miracles. Only children perform miracles when they read. That is why children
need books”. The quotation is mentioned in Swedish on the Banknote.
The Back of the 20 Kronor specimen banknote depicting Smaland
The
Back of the 20
Kroner Banknote depicts Smaland,
where Astrid Lindgren grew up.
The size of this Banknote is 120 mm x 66 mm and its colour is violet. It has been first issued in October 2015.
Astrid
Linggren (1907-2002): Author Astrid Lindgren is known
globally for her children’s books about Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Lonneberga
et al.
New
coins:
The
new coins which are in the denominations of 1,2 and 5 krona (the 10 Krona coin
has remained unchanged) will be much smaller and weigh half as much as the
present ones.
All
versions of 1, 2, 5 and 10 Krona coins and Commemorative coins minted after
1897 would continue to be legal tender.
The metal composition of these coins will be
completely nickel-free. Furthermore, a 2 Krona coin will again be issued for
the first time since 1971.
The coins will have King Carl XVI Gustav as the
motif. A parallel theme of these coins will be “Sol, vind och vatten” (meaning “sun, wind and water”). However, the 10 Krona
coin will remain unchanged.
Five
Krona coin:
On the Obverse of the 5 Kronor coin is depicted the
monogram of King Carl XVI Gustaf “CG”. The legend inscription is “CARL XVI
GUSTAF SVERIGES KONUNG” (meaning “Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden”). The year
of minting will also be mentioned.
The initials of the
designer “Ernst Nordin” are also engraved on this coin face.
On the Reverse of the 5 Kronor Coin are depicted stylised waves and “Tre
Kronor” (or the “Lesser Coat of Arms”). There is a text “SVERIGE” (meaning
“Sweden”) and the denomination of the coin “5 KRONOR”.
The first letter of the
place of issue “Stockholm” is mentioned towards the left of the Lesser Coat of
Arms. Towards the right of the Lesser Coat of arms are the initials of the
Governor of the Riksbank, Stefan Ingves.
The specifications of this coin are:
Colour:
Gold; Metal composition:
Alloy of copper, aluminium, zinc and tin; Weight:
6.10 gms; Diameter: 23.75 mm;
Thickness: 1.95 mm; Edge: Smooth; Designer: Ernst Nordin.
On the Obverse of the 2 Kronor coin is depicted the
monogram of King Carl XVI Gustaf “CG”. The legend inscription is “CARL XVI
GUSTAF SVERIGES KONUNG” (meaning “Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden”). The year
of minting will also be mentioned.
The initials of the
designer “Ernst Nordin” are also engraved on this coin face.
On the Reverse of the 2 Kronor Coin are depicted stylised whirlwind and “Tre Kronor” (or the “Lesser Coat of
Arms”). There is a text “SVERIGE” (meaning “Sweden”) and the denomination of
the coin “52KRONOR”.
The first letter of the
place of issue “Stockholm” is mentioned towards the left of the Lesser Coat of
Arms. Towards the right of the Lesser Coat of arms are the initials of the
Governor of the Riksbank, Stefan Ingves.
The specifications of this coin are:
Colour:
Copper; Metal composition:
Copper plated steel which is set to a core of steel with a thin outer layer of
copper; Weight: 4.80 gms; Diameter: 22.50 mm; Thickness: 1.79 mm; Edge: Partially milled,
partially smooth; Designer:
Ernst Nordin.
On the Obverse of the 1 Kronor coin is depicted the
monogram of King Carl XVI Gustaf “CG”. The legend inscription is “CARL XVI
GUSTAF SVERIGES KONUNG” (meaning “Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden”). The year
of minting will also be mentioned.
The initials of the
designer “Ernst Nordin” are also engraved on this coin face.
On the Reverse of the 1 Kronor Coin aredepicted stylised solar corona “Tre Kronor” (or the “Lesser Coat of
Arms”). There is a text “SVERIGE” (meaning “Sweden”) and the denomination of
the coin “EN KRONA” and the numeral “1”.
The first letter of the
place of issue “Stockholm” is mentioned towards the left of the Lesser Coat of
Arms. Towards the right of the Lesser Coat of arms are the initials of the
Governor of the Riksbank, Stefan Ingves.
The specifications of this coin are:
Colour:
Copper; Metal composition:
Copper plated steel which is set to a core of steel with a thin outer layer of
copper; Weight: 3.60 gms; Diameter: 19.50 mm; Thickness: 1.79 mm; Edge: milled; Designer: Ernst Nordin.
The above One Krona coins
are from my collection from the Series of coins issued between 1976 and 2000.
On the Obverses of the above old one Krona coins,
are depicted a portrait of King Carl XVI Gustaf in profile and the year of
minting “1978” and “1989”. These coins carry the inscription “CARL XVI GUSTAF
SVERIDGE” (meaning “Carl XVI Gustaf Sweden).
Reverses of the above two coins
On the Reverses of the above old one Krona
coins is seen the lesser Coat of arms below a Royal crown. There is
King Carl XVI Gustaf’s motto – “For Sverige – I tiden” (meaning “For Sweden –
With the times”) above and the text “1 KRONA” below.
The first letter of the
place of issue “Eskilstuna” (E) appear on the bottom left periphery and the
Governor of the Riksbank’s initial “U” and, then again, “D” appear on the right
hand side. Links:
1) Mint of Finland: Provincial coins issued in 2010 and 2011 commemorating the cultures/traditions of the nint historic provinces which ceased to be Administrative Regions in 1634
2) Currency of Denmark: Krone and Ore (Part I): Historical Development of Coinage in Denmark
3) Currency of Denmark: Krone and Ore (Part II): The Evolution of Banknotes in Denmark
4) "The Golden Age of Finnish Art": A 10 Euro Silver Coin with the afore-mentioned theme as part of the sub-theme for 2017 - "The Age of Iron and Glass" under the overall theme of "Ages of Europe" issued by the Mint of Finland on 20.02.2017: ii) "Europa Coin Programme" ot the "European Silver Star Programme" or the "Eurostar Programme"
5) Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway): Introduction of the VIII Series of innovative/pixelated Banknotes with the theme "The Sea" in a phased manner from May 2017 to Q4 2020 and gradual withdrawal of the presently circulating Banknotes (VII Series)
6) Currency and Coinage of Sweden: Kronor and Ore: New Banknote Series and Coins being issued in 2015 and 2016
7) Currency and Coinage of Iceland: issued by by the Central Bank of Iceland or "Sedlabanki Islands": Kroner & Eyrir
Ramchandra Lalingkar has commented:
ReplyDelete"............The security features of the Banknotes have been considerably improved for providing better protection against counterfeiting and to “raise the bar” for potential counterfeiters. " - Our Government should also introduce such features. Very good information.
Thank you, Lalingkar sahab, Reserve Bank of India has come out with some new security features in the higher Rs.100/- Rs.500/- and Rs. 1000/- denominations. One of the collectors in my circle has got a few new Rs.500/- banknotes today. With the ascending serial numbers, these improvements seem good enough for the time being. These notes will be available to all users within two/three months at the most. The present Indian Government and RBI Governor are constantly experimenting to improve identification of banknotes by the visually challenged persons and improving Banknote security features. Let us see how things develop.
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