1 colones 1957 — El Salvador ( Pick: 93a )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 colones issued in El Salvador in 1957. It is cataloged under Pick number 93a.
The note features a design with black ink on a pink and pale green underprint, while the back is orange. It is printed on paper and measures 150 x 65 mm. The note is signed by Agustín Ferreiro (Director), Carlos José Canessa (President), and R. Arturo Duke (Cashier). The printing office responsible for its production is Waterlow & Sons Limited, London.
The amount produced for this note is not specified. El Salvador adopted the colón as its currency in 1892, replacing the peso at a rate of 1 colón for 1 peso.
The note features a design with black ink on a pink and pale green underprint, while the back is orange. It is printed on paper and measures 150 x 65 mm. The note is signed by Agustín Ferreiro (Director), Carlos José Canessa (President), and R. Arturo Duke (Cashier). The printing office responsible for its production is Waterlow & Sons Limited, London.
The amount produced for this note is not specified. El Salvador adopted the colón as its currency in 1892, replacing the peso at a rate of 1 colón for 1 peso.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Agustín Ferreiro (Director), Carlos José Canessa (President), R. Arturo Duke (Cashier)
- Date of issue
- 1957
- Printing office
- Waterlow & Sons Limited, London
- Colour
- Black on pink and pale green underprint; orange back
- Dimensions
- 150 x 65 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 93a
About this banknote
The Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador issued this 1 colón banknote in 1957. The series was introduced to support the El Salvadoran economy with updated currency designs, reflecting the country's agricultural heritage during the post-war period.
The front side design features a farmer with oxen, symbolizing agriculture. The back side displays a portrait of a historical figure in the center. This particular note, Pick 93a, was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London. It measures 150 x 65 mm and is printed on paper.
