Country / Region: Iceland
Continent: Europe

Denomination: 5,000 Krónur

Year: 2001

Grade: Uncirculated

Face Value (as at 2013.01.10): about USD38.83

Pick: 60

Figure (Obverse): Ragnheiður Jónsdóttir

Figure (Reverse): Ragnheiður instructing two girls in embroidery

 

Interesting Fact: Ragnheiður (1646–1715) was considered one of the finest marriageable women of her time. According to online sources, she was a skillful seamstress and she taught this with active enthusaism. When the Central Bank of Iceland introduced the banknote in 1961, they were trying to find imagery related to Icelandic women and their contribution to Icelandic culture. As of now, Ragnheiður remains the only female that graces the banknotes of Iceland, which is also my favorite piece from this beautiful and serene country by far.