Jenny Lind Series Appraisal

Swedish 50 Kronor Banknotes (Jenny Lind Series)

This item consists of two Swedish 50 Kronor banknotes, likely from the 'Femtio Kronor' series, featuring Jenny Lind. The banknotes are rectangular, made of paper, and predominantly feature shades of yellow, pink, and grey. The design on the obverse side includes a central portrait of Jenny Lind, a renowned 19th-century Swedish opera singer. To her left, musical notes are depicted, likely representing a score. To her right, a theatrical stage scene with figures is visible. The denomination '50' is prominently displayed in the upper left and lower right corners. The words 'FEMTIO KRONOR' (Fifty Kronor) are printed horizontally across the top, and 'SVERIGES RIKSBANK' (Sweden's Central Bank) is printed vertically along the left edge. Each banknote has a unique serial number printed at the bottom left (2610203904 and 2610203903, respectively). Both notes appear to be in excellent condition, with crisp edges, vibrant colors, and no visible creases, tears, or significant signs of wear. The printing quality appears to be very high, indicative of official government-issued currency with security features such as watermarks or special paper, though these are not directly observable in the image. The uniformity in design and execution suggests mass production by a state mint. The visible serial numbers confirm them as distinct yet consecutive pieces, which can sometimes be of interest to collectors.