1 colones 1943 — Costa Rica ( Pick: 190 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 colones issued in Costa Rica in 1943. It is cataloged under Pick number 190.
The note features red overprinted text on paper and indicates its printing by the American Banknote Corporation, United States. Further details on the visual design are not specified.
The American Banknote Corporation has been in operation since 1795.
The note features red overprinted text on paper and indicates its printing by the American Banknote Corporation, United States. Further details on the visual design are not specified.
The American Banknote Corporation has been in operation since 1795.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- June 23, 1943
- Printing office
- American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red overprinted text
- Pick catalog
- 190
About this banknote
The Banco Internacional de Costa Rica issued this series of 1 colón banknotes in 1943. The series was introduced to standardize currency designs and maintain monetary stability during the early 1940s. The notes were printed by the American Bank Note Company, a prominent printing office based in the United States.
The front side of the banknote features a central motif of a seated figure with intricate borders and red overprinted text. The back side displays a classical profile portrait within an ornamental frame. The Pick number assigned to this banknote is 190, indicating its specific catalog reference for collectors.
