The Kingdom of Norway is situated in the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula by the Norwegian Sea, Sweden and Finland. It extends about 1,100 miles from the North Sea along the Norwegian Sea to more than 300 miles above the Arctic Circle, the farthest north of any European country. It is slightly larger than New Mexico. ENJOY!!

Languages: Norwegian, small amount of Lapp and Finnish
Religions: Lutheran
Status: UN Country 1945
Kroner: Corona - "Crown"

Today's selection is a 1999 issue of 50 Kroner. The book value on this note is $10.00.
Since 1999 the serial number has been printed with ultraviolet fluorescence. The wear and tear on the 50 kroner notes has become so harsh in recent years, possibly from people not regarding them as very valuable any more, so that their maintenance cost is becoming a problem for the Bank of Norway. The 50 kroner note may well be replaced by a 50 kroner coin or retired altogether, in the not too distant future.

(Front) P.C. Asbjornsen at r. (Back) Water lilies and dragonfly at ctr.