10 kronur 1974

Common. The eBay sales data spanning 2012-2023 shows consistent market activity with regular sales of UNC specimens, typically ranging from $11-23 USD, with an average around $15-18. Multiple UNC examples have sold annually throughout the dataset, and the 2019 catalog value lists UNC at only $8. This indicates a healthy circulation in the numismatic secondary market with adequate supply. Print runs for Faroese denominations of this era were substantial, and no evidence of recalls, short production runs, or restricted distribution exists. This is a standard issue from the regular currency series.

This banknote was issued following the Faroe Islands' establishment of autonomous monetary authority under Danish sovereignty, as formalized by Law No. 248 of April 12, 1949. The reverse depicts a traditional Faroese settlement with characteristic architecture and subarctic landscape, reflecting the islands' distinct cultural identity and Nordic heritage. The ram's head heraldry on the obverse symbolizes the Faroese connection to sheep farming and the islands' pastoral economy during this period.

The obverse features a heraldic coat of arms on the left side displaying a ram's head within a shield, symbolizing the Faroese national symbol and the islands' pastoral heritage. The note is printed in green and white with ornate frames containing the denomination '10' positioned in the corners and edges. Decorative scalloped borders frame the top and bottom of the note, with intricate background patterns and text arranged horizontally across the center. The reverse presents an engraved landscape scene depicting a traditional Faroese settlement with multiple buildings featuring peaked roofs characteristic of Nordic architecture, situated in a snowy valley with mountainous terrain in the background—representing the subarctic geography and rural character of the Faroe Islands.

FRONT SIDE: '10' (numeral), 'ÞJÓÐBANKINN' (The Central Bank), 'TIGGJUKRÓNUR' (Ten Kronur), 'ÚTGIVIN SAMBART LÓG NR. 248:12. APRIL 1949' (Issued according to Law No. 248, April 12, 1949), 'SÚM LÓGLIGT GJALDOYRA Í FØROYUM' (Legal tender in the Faroe Islands), Serial number: A07410 and 3985042, 'FØROYA LANDSTYRI' (Faroe Islands Government). BACK SIDE: '10' (numeral appearing in all four corners).

The note was produced using intaglio/engraving printing, as evidenced by the crisp, finely-detailed linework visible in both the landscape engraving on the reverse and the ornate border designs on both sides. The fine line patterns, detailed texture in the settlement buildings, and sharp definition of the heraldic shield indicate professional engraving with characteristic depth and precision. The Faroese 1949 series was produced by established Nordic security printers; for this era and issue, De Nationale Bank would have been a likely printer, though specific attribution requires cross-reference with Faroese Central Bank archives.

Serial number block coding indicates year of issue: the 2nd and 3rd digits of the letter-number combination denote the year (e.g., A0742A = 1974). The observed specimen carries serial number A07410 / 3985042, confirming 1974 issuance. Varieties exist based on signature combinations and specific serial number ranges, though the note does not appear to have overprints or significant printing variations. Multiple signatures are present but illegible in the image. Collectors typically differentiate specimens by condition grade and serial number block rather than major varieties for this issue.