10 kroner 1971
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This is an uncirculated 1971 Danish 10 Kroner note (Pick P-44ae) from Danmarks Nationalbank, featuring a portrait of Hans Christian Andersen on the obverse and the iconic Egeskov windmill on the reverse. The note exhibits pristine condition with sharp, clear engraving throughout and no signs of wear, creases, or damage. The black and brown color scheme with orange/tan border accents is characteristic of this series, and the note's exceptional preservation combined with its cultural significance makes it an attractive example for Scandinavian currency collectors.
Common. This is a regular issue note from 1971 with significant print runs across the decade (1970-1974 series). Market data from realbanknotes.com shows consistent sales of UNC examples for $15-$22 USD and VF examples for $3-$7 USD, indicating active circulation among collectors with no premium demand. The serial number prefix 'B7' and condition do not indicate any special variety commanding higher prices. This note remains readily available to collectors.
Issued during the height of Denmark's post-war economic stability in 1971, this note honors Hans Christian Andersen, the world-renowned Danish writer and fairy tale author whose legacy was central to Danish cultural identity. The reverse depicts Egeskov Castle's historic windmill on Fyn Island, reflecting Denmark's heritage and agrarian traditions during a period when the nation was modernizing while maintaining strong connections to its historical roots.
The obverse features a classical left-facing portrait of Hans Christian Andersen rendered in fine engraving technique, positioned at the left side of the note. To the right is a depiction of white storks in a nest, symbolizing the connection to Andersen's famous fairy tales and Danish wildlife. The reverse showcases a detailed landscape engraving of the historic Egeskov windmill located on Fyn Island, surrounded by natural terrain including water, reeds, and willow trees. Both sides feature ornate borders with repeating geometric patterns and decorative rosettes containing the numeral '10' in all four corners, serving as both aesthetic and security elements. The note is dominated by black and white tones with orange/tan accents in the border stripes.
Front: 'DANMARK' (Denmark), '10 KRONER' (10 Crowns), 'H.C. ANDERSEN' (portrait identification), 'DANMARKS NATIONALBANK' (Danish National Bank), 'UDSTEDT I HENHOLD TIL LOV AF 7. APRIL 1936' (Issued in accordance with the law of April 7, 1936), '7A' (plate/series identifier), serial numbers 'B7717A' and '1367797'. Back: 'DANMARK' (Denmark), '10' (denomination in corner rosettes).
Intaglio engraving (recess printing), which was the standard security printing method for Danish banknotes of this era. The fine line work, intricate crosshatching patterns, and complex border designs visible in the visual analysis are characteristic of intaglio printing. Danmarks Nationalbank contracted with established security printers, typically using De Danske Statsbaner's security printing facilities or similar state-sanctioned printers for Danish currency during this period.
This note belongs to the 1970-1971 variant of the 10 Kroner series (Pick P-44ae). The visual analysis shows serial number prefix 'B7717A' and plate identifier '7A', which based on catalog references indicates this is from the second-generation print run of this design (the 2nd and 3rd number of the block prefix denotes the year of issue, so 'B7' would correspond to 1971). The note features the second signature variant ('Valeur' signature per realbanknotes.com reference). PMG has catalogued multiple variants (P-44b, P-44q, P-44v) of this base Pick number with watermark variations; this example exhibits the standard watermark '10 Repeated' typical of the main circulation issue.
