100 Faroese Kronur Banknote (Codfish Tail)

100 Krónur Krone / Krona (Issued 2002)

The 100 Krónur banknote from the 2002 issue employs a warm, earthy palette dominated by cream, beige, and soft tan tones that create an understated elegance across the note’s surface. Rich burgundy and deep brown accents provide contrast and visual interest, whilst golden-ochre guilloché patterns frame key design elements. This colour scheme reflects the Faroese commitment to representing their natural heritage through their currency, with the muted earth tones evoking the islands’ rugged landscape and maritime traditions. The overall warmth of the palette conveys stability and cultural authenticity whilst maintaining the professional security standards expected of modern European currency.

On the front, the banknote features a striking engraved portrait of a seabird in flight, depicted with exceptional detail and rendered in deep burgundy-brown linework that demonstrates the mastery of the engraving craft. The bird occupies the right-centre portion of the note, its wings spread gracefully, with meticulous cross-hatching creating texture and dimension throughout the plumage. The denomination “100” appears prominently in large numerals within a rectangular panel, with “HUNDRAD” and “KRÓNUR” inscribed below in bold serif typeface. A golden-ochre guilloché security panel spans horizontally across the upper and lower portions of the note, featuring intricate geometric patterns that repeat with precise regularity. The serial number “557919L” is positioned in the upper left, whilst “800221” appears in the lower left corner. Faroese text reading “Føroyar” is visible alongside signatures, and decorative seaweed or coral motifs rendered in burgundy accent the lower section, adding maritime character to the design.

The reverse depicts a landscape scene of a traditional Faroese settlement viewed from across water, rendered in sepia and burgundy tones with architectural details shown in fine engraving lines. The composition shows traditional buildings and structures arranged along the shoreline, with water in the foreground rendered through soft linework. The text “FØROYAR” appears prominently in burgundy serif lettering, with “ÚTGÁVUFLÓT SAMÚELART GALDANDI LØG” and “UM PENIGARFLÓT” inscribed beneath in smaller typeface. A large “100” denomination numeral is centred near the top within a golden-ochre guilloché panel matching the front’s security pattern. Additional guilloché security panels frame the reverse corners, and the overall composition balances the architectural imagery with decorative elements that maintain visual cohesion with the obverse design.

If you have a 100 Krónur banknote to exchange, Webuyallcurrency.com takes it as part of its leftover currency service, combining your Faroese Kronur banknotes with other world coins and banknotes in one easy payout.

• Indicate the quantity of 100 Krónur Krone / Krona banknotes you want to exchange
• Click the ‘Add to your account’ button
• Your online account now shows the exchange value

If you have leftover currency to exchange, Webuyallcurrency.com accepts Faroese Kronur banknotes and a wide range of other foreign coins and notes, paying out for the lot in a single straightforward transaction.

Other Faroese Kronur you can exchange: 5, 10, 20, 50, 200, 500, 1000.