1 pesos 1869 — Puerto Rico ( Pick: 61 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Puerto Rico, dated 1869, carries a denomination of 1 pesos. It features a color scheme of black and cream.
It is cataloged under Pick number 61. The combination of its denomination and year places it within the recorded issue associated with this classification, documenting its position within the existing banknote collection for this timeframe.
It is cataloged under Pick number 61. The combination of its denomination and year places it within the recorded issue associated with this classification, documenting its position within the existing banknote collection for this timeframe.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- August 17, 1869
- Colour
- Black and cream
- Pick catalog
- 61
About this banknote
The banknote was issued by the Junta Central Republicana de Cuba y Puerto Rico in 1869. This series was introduced during a time when these regions were seeking independence from Spanish colonial rule. The note was part of a financial effort to support independence movements in the Caribbean.
The front side design features intricate black and cream typography, prominently displaying “La República de Cuba” and “Junta Central Republicana de Cuba y Puerto Rico.” It has a central motif of ornate designs and inscriptions, with a pink security seal. This note is registered as Pick 61 in banknote catalogs, highlighting its historical significance.
