3 Koruny, Czechoslovakia, 1961

3 Koruny Banknote of Czechoslovakia, printed in 1961. Both sides have elaborate and symmetrical floral and geometrical patterns - which were intended as a security feature - complicated line work is difficult to forge. Unlike Western currencies, this note doesn't carry portraits of leaders, thinkers or monarchs - the emphasis in on institutional identity - the state, not the individual. These notes were issued during the socialist period of Czechoslovakia (1948-93). The note carries the legends "State note of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic" and "Counterfeiting is punishable" in two languages - Czech and Slovak - the two official languages of the country. 

Czechoslovakia was formed in 1918 after the end of World War I, when the Austro-Hungarian empire was dissolved, uniting the Czech and Slovak people. It was a prosperous country in the interwar period - and was occupied by Nazi Germany in 1938. Post liberation, the German minority was expelled, and in 1948, Soviet Union backed coup led to a communist state. The banknote was issued during this period. The communist period was marked by state control of economy, centralized planning and repression of individual rights. After the fall of Berlin wall in 1989, democracy was restored in the country. Political differences between the two component nations led to a peaceful dissolution of the country into two - the Czech Republic and Slovakia. 

This note is unusual for two reasons - its denomination, and that it comes from a country no longer in existence. 

Size: 112 mm * 55 mm
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Notes are in uncirculated condition. Notes are part of a lot. The note you get may not be the one in the image, but will be a piece in similar condition. Price is for 1 note. 

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