100 Krónur ISL Banknote (Sedlabanki Islands Early Issue) 1957

100 Krónar Krona (Issued 1957)

The 100 Krónar banknote from 1957 was withdrawn from circulation in Iceland as the country undertook successive currency revaluations and modernisations of its monetary system throughout the latter half of the twentieth century. This early issue from Sedlabanki Íslands represents a distinct period in Icelandic numismatic history when the nation’s banking authority issued notes with relatively simpler security features compared to later denominations. The note remains sought after by currency collectors and those exchanging historical Icelandic banknotes in the United Kingdom, as it captures the aesthetic and technical standards of post-war Icelandic currency design.

On the front, the banknote features a formal portrait of a bearded gentleman positioned to the left of the composition, rendered in fine engraving with careful attention to facial detail and hair texture. The portrait is printed in blue-grey tones against a pale pink background. The denomination “100” appears prominently in the upper right corner in large numerals, with the text “BITT HUNDRAD KRÓNU” displayed centrally beneath the portrait in bold black lettering. The issuing authority, “LANDSBANKÍ ÍSLANDS SEÐLABANKI,” is printed across the top in spaced capitals. A serial number, “D3750085,” is visible in black type both in the upper portion and lower left area of the note. An architectural vignette depicting a small church or chapel with a spire and accompanying building is engraved in the upper right background, rendered in the same blue-grey palette as the portrait. The word “HÓLAR / HJALLTADAL” appears below this building scene, identifying the location. Two ornamental vertical borders featuring interlocking geometric patterns frame the left and right edges of the note. Additional inscription text reading “SAMKVÆMT LÖGUM NR. 83 STJÓRNARRÁÐIÐ 1957” is visible in smaller type, establishing the legislative basis and date of issue. Signatures appear in the centre area of the design, authorising the note’s validity.

The reverse presents a distinctly pastoral Icelandic landscape rendered entirely in green monochrome tones. The composition depicts a large flock of sheep gathered in the foreground, with individual animals clearly defined through the engraving technique. Shepherds or figures attending to the flock are positioned among and around the sheep. The background extends to reveal rolling Icelandic terrain with mountains dominating the horizon, their slopes rendered through careful cross-hatching and shading to suggest topographical form. The denomination “100” is repeated four times across the reverse, positioned in each corner of the note in large numerals. The word “ISLANDA” or similar identification text appears centrally along the lower portion of the design. The engraving style throughout demonstrates the museum-quality craftsmanship typical of mid-twentieth century banknote production, with fine line work creating texture and depth across the pastoral scene without the use of colour variation.

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