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| Issuer | Central Bank of Iceland |
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| Year | 1986 |
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| Currency | New króna (1980-date) |
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| Obverse description | A traditional Icelandic sailing fishing vessel under full sail is depicted in the central field, rendered in detailed relief with crew members visible aboard and stylized waves below the hull. The denomination legend '500 FIMM HUNDRUÐ KRÓNUR' curves along the upper periphery, while 'ÍSLAND' appears in the lower field. The design is enclosed by a fine beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A seated allegorical female figure personifying Iceland occupies the central field, holding a sword in one hand and a shield in the other, evoking the traditional Icelandic guardian spirit (landvættur). The commemorative legend '· ÍSLENSK SEÐLAÚTGÁFA Í 100 ÁR ·' curves around the upper periphery, with the dual dates '1886 1986' flanking the lower field to mark the centenary of Icelandic banknote issuance. The design is enclosed by a beaded border. |
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