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1st issue

The first issue of the kroner notes were issued from 1877 to 1899. The design is quite uniform, a small portrait of the then king of Norway and Sweden, Oscar II, ornaments and large numerals for the denomination on the adverse. On the reverse, large numerals, head of a viking king to the left and the Norwegian coat of arms to the right.

All notes of series 1 are scarce, and they are collectible even in low grades. Most notes are Good or Very Good. Prices for such notes, without serious defects, start at about USD 1000.

There is a cencus of these notes, and any addition to the census should be sent to
Karl Sæthre at karl@myntogseddel.no The Norwegian catalog liste these notes by year and serial letter and also style of serial letter. There is also a listing of notes by signature in the catalogue.

Only notes in private hands are included in the numbers of known notes, notes in public collections are excluded.

5 kroner 1899 E0799599 front Signature Quale	5 kroner 1899 E0799599 back
249 notes are listed in the census with no serial letter or letter C, D or E, years 1877–1899 with the later years generally more common. Only 1899 D is not listed as scarce or rare. Prices start at about USD 1000 for a note in Good quality, without any additional negative factor as holes, stains etc.
10 kroner 1890 front Picture © courtesy of Heritage.com	10 kroner 1890 front Picture © courtesy of Heritage.com
164 notes are listed in the census. Years 1877–1899, no serial letter or B or C. Only 1899 C is not listed as scarce or rare. Prices start at about USD 1200 for a note in Good quality, without any additional negative factor as holes, stains etc.
50 kroner specimen front Picture © & courtesy of Riibe mynthandel	br> 50 kroner specimen front Picture © & courtesy of Riibe mynthandel
This printers specimen hole cancelled (pin holes) by Bradbury, Wilkinson & co, is presently on sale for ab. USD 39000 from Riibe mynthandel (see credits).
9 notes listed in the census, years 1877–1899, no serial letter. Prices start at about USD 10000 for a note in Good quality, without any additional negative factor as holes, stains etc.
100 kroner 1898 front Picture © courtesy of Riibe mynthandel who sold it for 112 000 Norwegian kroner (plus fee) on an auction in April 2002.
100 kroner specimen front Picture © & courtesy of Riibe mynthandel	100 kroner specimen back Picture © & courtesy of Riibe mynthandel
This printers specimen hole cancelled (pin holes) by Bradbury, Wilkinson & co, is presently on sale for ab. USD 39000 from Riibe mynthandel (see credits).
6 notes listed in the census (2 of them hole cancelled), years 1877–1899, no serial letter. Prices start at about USD 22000 for a note in Good quality, without any additional negative factor as holes, stains etc.
500 kroner - no picture available	1 hole cancelled note is listed in the census. Price without hole cancellling estimated at USD 40000
1000 kroner - no picture available	1 hole cancelled note is listed in the census. Price without hole cancellling estimated at USD 45000

This page was last updated on 05.02.2005.