1 pesos 1895 — Puerto Rico ( Pick: 7B )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 pesos issued in Puerto Rico in 1895. It is cataloged under Pick number 7B. The note features a design with black ink on a yellow underprint on the obverse and blue ink on the reverse. This classification integrates it within the specific documentation of banknotes associated with this issue.
The banknote is printed on paper and was produced by the printing office P. Maura in Madrid. Its catalog reference places it within a defined group of banknotes associated with its denomination and year of issue.
In 1895, Puerto Rico was still a part of the Spanish Empire, undergoing significant changes leading up to the Spanish-American War in 1898.
The banknote is printed on paper and was produced by the printing office P. Maura in Madrid. Its catalog reference places it within a defined group of banknotes associated with its denomination and year of issue.
In 1895, Puerto Rico was still a part of the Spanish Empire, undergoing significant changes leading up to the Spanish-American War in 1898.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1895-08-17
- Printing office
- P. Maura, Madrid
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on yellow underprint on the obverse; blue on the reverse
- Pick catalog
- 7B
About this banknote
The 1 peso banknote was issued by the Ministerio de Ultramar of Puerto Rico in 1895. This series was introduced following the approval by the Spanish government to provide currency for its colonies, which included Puerto Rico at the time, to facilitate local economic activity.
The obverse of the banknote features a prominent portrait of a man, central inscriptions, and ornamental designs, all in black on a yellow underprint. The reverse showcases an ornate coat of arms with floral motifs in blue. This banknote was printed by P. Maura in Madrid and is cataloged as Pick number 7B.
