Banknote Billet Czech Republic 100 koruna Charles IV 1997

The 100 Czech Korun banknote issued in 1997 belongs to series G of the Czech Republic. It is part of the fiduciary monetary production of the Czech National Bank, established after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993.

The central figure depicted on this banknote is Charles IV, one of the most iconic personalities in the history of Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire. Born in 1316 and died in 1378, Charles IV was King of Bohemia and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. His reign is associated with a period of great prosperity for Prague, which he elevated to the status of imperial capital. He is notably credited with founding Charles University in 1348, the first university in Central Europe, as well as overseeing the construction of the famous Charles Bridge and St. Vitus Cathedral. His portrait on this banknote reflects the importance the Czech Republic places on this ruler in shaping its national and cultural identity.

The face value of 100 korun represents an intermediate denomination in the Czech monetary system, the koruna being the official currency of the Czech Republic. This banknote belongs to a generation of Czech banknotes characterised by particular attention to graphic elements and security features in line with the standards of the time.

Series G denotes a printing variant of the 100 korun banknote dated 1997, an important distinction for collectors and numismatists interested in series differences within the same issue. These series variations allow the production history to be traced and may present subtle differences in printing characteristics or associated serial numbering.