Europe · Vardø, Norway–White Sea, Russia · G032

Pomor Cod

Russian rye flour for Norwegian cod along the Arctic coast.

Back of Pomor Cod: the Pomor trade tradition, how a note would work, and the traits of Noun #92 — Back · the tradition

Security Edition v2

The same note set like a banknote: full engraved portrait of Noun #92, guilloche, watermark, thread, foil stripe and microtext, all printed art. What's on it

Security Edition front of Pomor Cod: a line-engraved portrait of the full actual Noun #92 in a guilloche oval beside a watermark window, thread and holographic-look stripe — Security Edition · front

Security Edition back of Pomor Cod: a color medallion of Noun #92 in a guilloche rosette, with the note's story — Security Edition · back

v2 front SVG ↓ v2 back SVG ↓

The tradition · c. 1740–1917

Pomor trade

From about 1740 to 1917, Pomors from Russia's White Sea coast sailed to northern Norway to trade rye flour and grain for fish, mainly cod; the trade ended with the 1917 Revolution.

Source: Pomor trade (Northern Lights, UiT The Arctic University of Norway Library) ↗

How a note would work

Barrels are earned by bringing surplus fish, flour or preserves to a coastal swap and spent on what neighbours across the water produce. They are never bought or cashed out.

Design concept inspired by this tradition, not issued by or for the people who keep it. Not legal tender, not for sale, no cash value, no redemption and no investment rights.

Front SVG ↓ Back SVG ↓ Machine edition

PlaceVardø, Norway–White Sea, Russia
Erac. 1740–1917
RegionEurope
UnitBarrel · Barrels
Face value10 Barrels
SerialGB-G032-N0092
NounActual Noun #92 ↗
Why this NounWhales feed in the same cold, fish-rich Arctic waters the Pomor ships crossed.
Headwhale
Glassessquare blue med saturated
Bodycomputerblue
Accessorysecret x
Seedbg 1 · body 5 · acc 80 · head 230 · glasses 4