First put into circulation in 1995. Size: 70 x 150 mm. Predominant colour: brown and yellow (obverse) and blue-violet and yellow (reverse) on multicoloured underprint.
Obverse: Artist Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885-1972); in the background is a stylised detail from his painting Outside and Inside. Reverse: Kjarval's painting Yearning for Flight and his drawing Woman and Flowers.
Blind recognition feature: open intaglio-printed triangle 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 two thousand kr. banknote.
Micro-engraved lettering tint (melt)
When magnified, the shadowing in the number 2000 on the obverse and reverse forms a continuous pattern of the abbreviation SÍ.
Blind recognition feature
A triangle is intaglio-printed on the obverse to assist the visually handicapped in recognising this note.
Intaglio printing
On both sides of the note is intaglio printing which can be detected by touch.
Type of paper
The paper is made of raw cotton with a different feel from that of normal paper.
Security thread
The note has a polyester thread in the 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 the light.
Serial number on the left
The unique serial number on the left of the obverse appears yellow under ultraviolet light.
Signatures
Signatures appear yellow under ultraviolet light.
Intaglio printing
On both sides of the note is intaglio printing which can be detected by touch.
Serial number on the right
The unique serial number on the right of the obverse appears yellow under ultraviolet light.