1 korona 1946
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This is a stunning uncirculated example of the 1946 Czechoslovak 1 Koruna (Pick P-58), featuring pristine condition with sharp, crisp printing throughout. The note displays the characteristic blue obverse with Liberty imagery in a circular medallion on the right, paired with Czech folk art floral motifs on the left, while the reverse showcases the Czechoslovak coat of arms in red/pink tones against a blue background. The elaborate Art Nouveau decorative borders, intricate guilloche patterns, and fine line security work demonstrate the high-quality engraving standards of this post-war issue.
Common. Market data clearly indicates regular secondary market circulation with consistent sales in the $10-50 range depending on grade. Even premium graded examples (PMG 67-68) have sold historically for $30-110, suggesting adequate print runs and steady collector availability. The 2016 catalogue value of $30 for UNC specimens and recent eBay sales averaging $13-22 for uncirculated examples confirm this is a readily obtainable note for collectors.
This note was issued in 1946 by the newly restored Československá Republika following the liberation from Nazi occupation at the end of World War II. The Liberty figure depicted represents the restoration of Czech national independence and democratic values, while the prominent Czechoslovak coat of arms featuring the rampant lion symbolizes national sovereignty and the unification of Czech and Slovak territories. The ornamental folk art elements reflect a deliberate cultural assertion of Czechoslovak identity in the immediate post-war period.
The obverse features a blue color scheme with a white circular medallion on the left containing traditional Czech folk floral art and the denomination text, while the right side displays a profile portrait of Liberty wearing a military or formal cap, rendered in blue tones within a circular frame. The reverse is split vertically into two color zones—red/pink on the left and blue on the right—with the Czechoslovak coat of arms (a rampant lion within an ornate decorative rosette shield) prominently displayed on the left side. The entire composition is framed by intricate Art Nouveau-style decorative borders, geometric patterns, and repeating text forming security bands. The numeral '1' appears in all four corners of the note.
Obverse: 'REPUBLIKA ČESKOSLOVENSKÁ' (Czechoslovak Republic) and 'JEDNA KORUNA ČESKOSLOVENSKÁ' (One Czechoslovak Koruna). Reverse: 'REPUBLIKA ČESKOSLOVENSKÁ' (Czechoslovak Republic) and 'JEDNA KORUNA ČESKOSLOVENSKÁ' (One Czechoslovak Koruna), with the inscription repeated as a border pattern.
Intaglio engraving (also known as copperplate or steel engraving), evidenced by the fine line work, detailed guilloche patterns, and the characteristic depth and sharpness of impression visible in the pristine uncirculated example. The ornate borders and security microprinting are consistent with traditional high-security banknote production methods employed by European central banks in the mid-20th century.
This note is catalogued as P-58a by PMG. The catalog remark specifically notes this variety lacks the 'ŘADA' (series) designation on the back, distinguishing it from P-27, which includes this series marking. The note exhibits no handstamped or machine overprints, and the absence of perforation holes confirms this as the regular issue variant for 1946. No signature varieties or serial number range variations are apparent in the visual analysis.
