Lot #150: Iceland 100 Krónur 1981, Pick #50

A collectible 100 Krónur banknote from Iceland, dated 1981, featuring Árni Magnússon (1663–1730), the renowned Icelandic scholar and collector of medieval Icelandic manuscripts. The reverse depicts a medieval scribe working with an illuminated manuscript, tying the design beautifully to Magnússon’s scholarly legacy. This is from Iceland’s 1981 currency issue, produced under the 29 March 1961 currency law. The denomination was part of the country’s 1981 currency reform and remained in circulation for many years. The note has an attractive multicolour engraved design with intricate security patterns and a clearly visible serial number C13938393. The accompanying collector label identifies it as Pick #50, 1981, 100 Krónur. Details: * Country: Iceland * Denomination: 100 Krónur * Date: 1981 * Pick: #50 * Serial number: C13938393 * Obverse: Árni Magnússon * Reverse: Medieval scribe working on an illuminated manuscript * Issuer: Seðlabanki Íslands (Central Bank of Iceland) * Watermark: Jón Sigurðsson * Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. for the early issues of this series * Condition: Appears very fine to uncirculated Pickup category timeslot {A}