1 colones 1917 — Costa Rica ( Pick: S121 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 colones issued in Costa Rica in 1917. It is cataloged under Pick number S121.
This note features a design in black on a multicolor underprint. The banknote measures 152 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It was produced by the American Banknote Company and is unsigned.
The amount produced for this banknote is undetermined. Costa Rica's central bank transitioned from the use of the peso to the colón as its monetary unit in 1896.
This note features a design in black on a multicolor underprint. The banknote measures 152 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It was produced by the American Banknote Company and is unsigned.
The amount produced for this banknote is undetermined. Costa Rica's central bank transitioned from the use of the peso to the colón as its monetary unit in 1896.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Unsigned
- Date of issue
- June 23, 1917
- Printing office
- American Banknote Company
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 152 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Undetermined
- Pick catalog
- S121
About this banknote
The Banco Anglo Costarricense issued this series of 1 colón banknotes in 1917. This series was introduced following the law enacted on June 23, 1917, which established monetary denominations in Costa Rica backed by gold standards.
The front side of the banknote features a central portrait of a notable figure surrounded by intricate black designs on a multicolor underprint. The back displays an allegorical figure seated with industrial motifs. This banknote was printed by the American Banknote Company and measures 152 x 70 mm.
