1000 marek 1919

Common. The 1000 marek denomination from the Polska Krajowa Kasa Pożyczkowa is a relatively common note in the collector market. While it represents an early Polish emission from 1919 during an important historical period, the issuing authority produced notes in substantial quantities to meet monetary circulation needs. The observed condition grade of AU suggests this particular specimen is well-preserved, which enhances its appeal, but the underlying denomination and series are not scarce. Notes from this series and denomination appear regularly in dealer stocks and auctions, indicating consistent availability to collectors.

The 1000 marek denomination was issued by the Polska Krajowa Kasa Pożyczkowa on August 23, 1919, during Poland's immediate post-independence period following World War I. The note prominently features the Polish White Eagle (Orzel Biały) on the reverse and includes text in which the Polish State assumes responsibility for exchanging the note for official Polish currency at rates to be established by law, reflecting the transitional monetary arrangements as the new nation consolidated its financial institutions.

The note features a distinctive two-color design dominated by purple, violet, and beige tones. The front displays an unidentified male portrait in three-quarter profile positioned within an ornate decorative frame on the right side, topped with a crown symbol and heraldic element. The left side contains issuer text on a light beige rectangle. The reverse is dominated by a large central circular seal containing the Polish White Eagle (Orzel Biały) coat of arms—the national symbol of Poland—surrounded by circular text reading 'POLSKA KRAJOWA KASA POŻYCZKOWA.' Both sides feature elaborate ornamental scrollwork and floral patterns forming decorative borders, with denomination numerals '1000' displayed prominently in circular designs on the reverse. The back includes series designation 'I SERSJA E' (Series I E) and serial number 836932 in the lower corners, along with anti-counterfeiting warning text in the center.

FRONT SIDE: 'POLSKA KRAJOWA KASA POŻYCZKOWA' (Polish National Loan Bank) / 'TYSIĄC MAREK POLSKICH' (One Thousand Polish Marek) / 'PAŃSTWO POLSKIE BIERZE NA SIEBIE ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚĆ ZA WYMIANĘ NINIEJSZEGO BILETU NA WALUTĘ POLSKĄ WEDŁUG STOSUNKU, KTÓRĄ DLA MAREK POLSKICH UCHWALI SĘ USTAWA DAWCZA' (The Polish State assumes responsibility for the exchange of this bill for Polish currency according to the rate that will be established by the relevant law for Polish Marek) / 'WARSZAWA, DNIA 23 SIERPNIA 1919 ROKU' (Warsaw, August 23, 1919) / 'DYREKCJA POLSKIEJ KRAJOWEJ KASY POŻYCZKOWEJ' (Direction of the Polish National Loan Bank) / '1000' (denomination). BACK SIDE: 'POLSKA KRAJOWA KASA POŻYCZKOWA' (Polish National Loan Bank - circular inscription around central seal) / '1000' (denomination, appears twice in circular designs) / 'I SERSJA E' (Series I E) / '№ 836932' (Serial Number 836932) / 'KTO PODRABIA LUB FAŁSZUJE BILETY POLSKIEJ KRAJOWEJ KASY POŻYCZKOWEJ ALBO PUSZCZY W OBIEG LUB UCIĄŻE PUSCIC W OBIEG PODROBIONE LUB FAŁSZOWANE BILETY, PODLĘGA KARZE CIĘŻKIEGO WIĘZIENIA' (Whoever counterfeits or forges bills of the Polish National Loan Bank or puts them into circulation or attempts to put forged or falsified bills into circulation is subject to the penalty of hard imprisonment).

The note employs intaglio printing (recess printing), evident from the sharp, finely detailed execution of the ornate decorative borders, scrollwork patterns, and portrait rendering. The crisp lines, consistent ink coverage, and dimensional quality of the printed elements are characteristic of intaglio work. The precise reproduction of security features such as the central heraldic seal and border designs, combined with the vibrant and uniform color application observed across both sides, indicates professional security printing typical of early 20th-century Polish banknote production. The printer for Polish Krajowa Kasa Pożyczkowa notes of this era was likely a specialized security printer, though specific printer attribution would require additional documentation.

This note is identified as Series I, Series E (I SERSJA E) with serial number 836932, as clearly visible on the reverse. The series designation 'E' represents a specific printing run of the 1000 marek denomination. Varieties for Polish Krajowa Kasa Pożyczkowa 1000 marek notes (Pick-29) are primarily distinguished by series letters (A through E and potentially beyond), with each series representing a distinct print run. The presence of Series E suggests this is among the later emissions of this particular denomination from this institution. No other overprints, date variations, or signature variations are evident on this specimen.