1 gourde 1827 — Haiti ( Pick: 1 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Haiti, dated 1827, carries a denomination of 1 gourde. It features a color scheme of brown and cream.
It is identified under Pick number 1. The denomination and year classify it within documented banknotes of the period.
It is identified under Pick number 1. The denomination and year classify it within documented banknotes of the period.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- April 16, 1827
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Pick catalog
- 1
About this banknote
The Republic of Haiti issued this banknote in 1827 under the authority of the Haitian government. This series was introduced to standardize currency following Haiti's independence and to establish a reliable monetary system. This is one of the earliest banknotes circulating in the post-revolutionary period.
The front side of the 1 gourde note features intricate designs with motifs including a prominent vignette of national symbols and inscriptions in French. Printed by Waterlow & Sons, London, this note includes a serial number and signatures. This note is cataloged as Pick number 1 and is primarily in brown and cream colors.
