1 gourde 1919 — Haiti ( Pick: 160 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 gourde issued in Haiti in 1919. It is cataloged under Pick number 160.
The note features a color scheme of black on a green and brown underprint. The reverse side displays dark brown. It is printed on paper by the American Banknote Corporation.
Haiti's currency system in the early 20th century included various denominations to meet economic demands during that period.
The note features a color scheme of black on a green and brown underprint. The reverse side displays dark brown. It is printed on paper by the American Banknote Corporation.
Haiti's currency system in the early 20th century included various denominations to meet economic demands during that period.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1919
- Printing office
- American Banknote Corporation
- Colour
- Black on green and brown underprint; dark brown on reverse
- Dimensions
- Unknown
- Pick catalog
- 160
About this banknote
The issuing authority for this banknote is the Banque Nationale de la République d'Haïti. The series was introduced in 1919. This issuance followed the monetary convention of May 2, 1919, which aligned Haiti's currency system with the U.S. dollar at an exchange rate of five gourdes to one U.S. dollar.
The front side design of the 1 gourde note features a banana tree, while the back includes intricate floral patterns and detailed inscriptions regarding its legal tender status. Printed by the American Banknote Corporation, this note is catalogued under Pick number 160 and uses black on green and brown underprint, with dark brown on the reverse.
