1 pesos 1896 — Uruguay ( Pick: 4 )
Region:
South America
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 pesos issued in Uruguay in 1896. It is cataloged under Pick number 4. The note measures 156 x 79 mm and features a design in black on a lilac and orange underprint. It is printed on paper.
The banknote is signed by José María Muñoz (President), Bernabé Quiñones (Government Delegate), and Enrique Lafarge (Treasurer). The printing was conducted by Giesecke & Devrient in Leipzig, Germany. A total of 200,000 pieces were produced.
The banknote was part of Uruguay's monetary developments in the late 19th century as the country expanded its currency options.
The banknote is signed by José María Muñoz (President), Bernabé Quiñones (Government Delegate), and Enrique Lafarge (Treasurer). The printing was conducted by Giesecke & Devrient in Leipzig, Germany. A total of 200,000 pieces were produced.
The banknote was part of Uruguay's monetary developments in the late 19th century as the country expanded its currency options.
Specifications
- Signed by
- José María Muñoz (President), Bernabé Quiñones (Government Delegate), Enrique Lafarge (Treasurer)
- Date of issue
- October 1, 1896
- Printing office
- Giesecke & Devrient, Leipzig, Germany
- Colour
- Black on lilac and orange underprint
- Dimensions
- 156 x 79 mm
- Amount produced
- 200,000
- Pick catalog
- 4
About this banknote
The Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay issued the 1 peso banknote in 1896. This series was part of efforts to stabilize Uruguay's currency by backing it with gold and silver, following the law passed on August 4, 1896. The issuance aimed to strengthen the monetary system during a critical financial period.
The banknote's design features a central motif on the front side, surrounded by intricate patterns in black on a lilac and orange underprint. Inscribed with the signatures of José María Muñoz, Bernabé Quiñones, and Enrique Lafarge, it was printed by Giesecke & Devrient in Leipzig, Germany. The production was limited to 200,000 pieces.
