10 Faroese Kronur Banknote (1949 Green)

10 Krónur Krone / Krona (Issued 1949-1974)

The 10 Krónur note from the Faeroe Islands represents a distinct period in North Atlantic currency design, distinguished by its dual-language presentation in Faroese and Danish across the denomination marking. Collectors and currency enthusiasts recognise this series for its refined landscape imagery and the distinctive shield emblem that anchors the left side of the obverse. The note was in circulation for a considerable period before withdrawal, making surviving examples valuable records of Faroese monetary history and local design conventions during the mid-twentieth century. The engraving quality and colour treatment demonstrate the technical standards applied to Scandinavian regional currency production during this era.

On the front, a prominent shield bearing what appears to be a traditional Faroese heraldic design occupies the left portion of the note in deep olive-green engraving. The denomination text reads “TÍGGJU KRÓNUR” in large capitals across the centre, with “FØROYAR” displayed above it. The words “FØROYAR LANDSBANKI” appear as the issuing authority, with a date reference “ÚTGÁVIN SAMBARRIT LÓG NR. 248-12. APRÍL 1949” indicating the legislative basis for issue. Four corner panels display the numeral “10” within ornate circular frames, rendered in olive-green with white highlights. A serial number “A0742A” appears in the upper right, whilst another reference number “0738425” is positioned on the lower left. An authorisation signature line runs horizontally across the middle section. The entire design employs fine parallel line engraving and geometric guilloché patterns that create subtle texture throughout the background, with the colour palette restricted to olive-green and cream tones on white paper stock.

The reverse features a striking landscape composition depicting a traditional Faroese homestead nestled within a mountainous valley setting. A white farmhouse with a pitched roof sits at the centre of the composition, surrounded by the undulating terrain of the islands rendered in olive-green tones. The landscape shows characteristic steep hillsides and a flat valley floor, with additional small buildings visible to the right. The denomination “10” appears in large numerals at each corner—upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right—maintaining the same ornate circular frame design as the obverse. The entire composition is executed in the same restricted colour palette of olive-green and cream, with careful graduated shading creating depth and dimensionality across the mountainous background and pastoral setting. Fine engraved horizontal line patterns form the upper and lower borders, consistent with the geometric precision evident on the front of the note.

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