Norges Bank

1000-krone note - motifs

Size in mm: 160 x 80

Obverse

1000 kroner forside

 

The main motif is a portrait of Edvard Munch as a young man set against a background inspired by Munch's painting "Melancholy".

Designed by graphic designer Sverre Morken.

Reverse

1000 kroner bakside

 

The motif is a rendering of one of Munch's studies for his masterpiece "The Sun", which is among the decorations adorning the University of Oslo's Aula.

Designed by graphic designer Arild Yttri.

Published 4 May 2017 21:00
Published 4 May 2017 21:00