1 soles 1921 — Peru ( Pick: S604 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 soles issued in Peru in 1921. It is cataloged under Pick number S604.
The note features a black and red overprint design. It has dimensions of 115 x 60 mm and is printed on paper. The note is signed by Guillermo Cervantes and was produced by the E. T. El Oriente printing office.
In Peru, the mid-1920s marked significant changes in its monetary system with various denominations being issued.
The note features a black and red overprint design. It has dimensions of 115 x 60 mm and is printed on paper. The note is signed by Guillermo Cervantes and was produced by the E. T. El Oriente printing office.
In Peru, the mid-1920s marked significant changes in its monetary system with various denominations being issued.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Guillermo Cervantes
- Date of issue
- October 1, 1921
- Printing office
- E. T. El Oriente
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black and red overprint
- Dimensions
- 115 x 60 mm
- Pick catalog
- S604
About this banknote
The issuing authority for this banknote was the Peruvian government, with the series issued in 1921. This series was introduced as a provisional measure during a period of economic adjustment and uncertainty in Peru, utilizing overprinted cheques as a form of emergency currency to address the shortage of coins and notes in circulation.
The front side of the banknote features a central motif of intricate patterns and inscriptions, including the denomination "Un Sol," along with the date and signatures, including that of Guillermo Cervantes. The back side presents the text "Cheque Provisional" and a central figure. This note, identified as Pick S604, was printed by E. T. El Oriente.
