1992 Sweden 500 Kronor Banknote – King Karl XI & Christopher Polhem
Pick# 59a | Numista# 205690
Issued by Sveriges Riksbank, the 1992 500 Kronor banknote is part of Sweden’s late 20th-century currency series, celebrating national leadership and industrial ingenuity. Featuring King Karl XI and inventor Christopher Polhem, this note reflects Sweden’s historical depth and its legacy of scientific progress.
Design Highlights
Obverse: Portrait of King Karl XI (1655–1697), based on David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl’s 1682 painting depicting the monarch at the Battle of Lund. The background includes the Riksbank’s original building at Järntorget in Stockholm.
Reverse: Honors Christopher Polhem, known as the “Father of Swedish Engineering,” with imagery of mechanical calculations, gear systems, and the Falu copper mine—symbolizing Sweden’s industrial heritage.
Color Scheme: Deep red and brown tones with fine engraving and multicolored underprint.
Key Specifications
Feature Description
Country Sweden
Issuer Sveriges Riksbank
Year of Issue 1992
Denomination 500 Kronor
Pick Number P# 59a
Printer Tumba Bruk (Tumba Paper Mill)
Size 150 × 82 mm
Material Paper
Watermark Portrait of King Karl XI
Security Features Microprinting, watermark, intaglio printing
Signatures Staffan Burenstam-Linder & Bengt Dennis
Demonetized Yes (withdrawn on 31 December 2005)
Why Collect This Note?
The 1992 500 Kronor note is a tribute to Sweden’s royal legacy and engineering excellence, ideal for:
Collectors of Scandinavian or monarch-themed currency
Enthusiasts of industrial history and scientific innovation
Gifts for those born in 1992 or with Swedish heritage
Whether you're curating a Nordic collection or exploring the intersection of royalty and technology, this note offers historical richness and collector prestige.
