First put into circulation in 2013. Size: 70 x 162 mm. Predominant colour: blue. The note contains various references to Jónas Hallgrímsson's work as poet,scholar, essayist, and naturalist.
Obverse: a picture of Jónas Hallgrímsson, Háafjall, and Hraundrangi. Reverse: Jónas’ pencil drawing of Skjaldbreiður.
Blind recognition feature: four horizontal lines intaglio-printed on the obverse.
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Security features
Security features have been used in banknotes for hundreds of years. The hand-written signature was one of the first security features and many others have since been added, such as specially processed paper, watermarks, security threads and intaglio printing. In recent years central banks have issued new notes with a wider, even more sophisticated range of security features. Others have upgraded their earlier notes with the same aim. The following shows the security features of the ten thousand kr. banknote.
Micro-engraved Lettering tint (melt)
The number 10000 is printed horizontally with blue shadowing at the top left of the obverse and is repeated on the reverse. When magnified, the shadowing of the numbers forms a continuous pattern of the abbreviation SÍ.
Extra small print
Throughout the centre of the obverse, is extra small print in continuous vertical lines in the mountains Háafjall and Hraundrangi, formed by a variety of Icelandic words that can be attributed to Jónas Hallgrímsson.
Blind recognition feature
Four horizontal lines are intaglio-printed on the obverse to assist the visually handicapped in recognising the note.
Electrotype watermark
Beside the portrait of Jón Sigurðsson is a new electrotype watermark - the numerals 10000.
Blink
A fluorescent green print enclosing the number 10000 is visible centrally on the note when it is exposed to ultraviolet light.
Microtext
Microtext beneath the portrait of Jónas Hallgrímsson appears as an unbroken line to the naked eye, but when magnified, forms a continuous line containing the words SEÐLABANKI ÍSLANDS.
Intaglio printing
On both sides of the note there is dark blue intaglio printing which can be detected by touch. The intaglio on the front of the note is the portrait, the poem and the 10000 numeral in the top left corner. The intaglio on the reverse is the birds, the poem, the 10000 numeral in the bottom left and top right and the shell in the bottom right corner.
Type of paper
The paper is made of raw cotton with a different feel from that of normal paper.
Watermark
The watermark is a portrait of Jón Sigurðsson, leader of Iceland's independence movement. It is clearly visible on both sides of the note when held up to light.
Optiks security thread and window
The note has an 18mm wide security thread that provides a distinctive see through window. The thread contains the repeating image of a flower and the text 10000 KRÓNUR that become visible when holding the note up to light.
Optiks security thread and fluorescent bands
The note has a wide security thread. The thread contains two fluorescent bands that are visible under ultraviolet light.
Optiks security thread on the reverse
The note has a wide security thread that provides a distinctive see through window. The thread contains the repeating image of a flower and the text 10000 KRÓNUR that become visible when holding the note up to the light.
Cornerstone
A reinforced cornerstone watermark enhances the note’s durability and security.
Red serial number on the obverse
The unique serial number of the note is printed in red on the obverse, but appears yellow under ultraviolet light.