1 pesos 1974 — Colombia ( Pick: 404e )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 pesos issued in Colombia in 1974. It is cataloged under Pick number 404e. The note features blue on a multicolor underprint.
The front side displays the portraits of Simón Bolívar on the left and General Francisco de Paula Santander on the right. The back side design includes a liberty head and a condor, with a waterfall and mountain in the center. It was printed by Imprenta de Billets-Bogota, and this variant is noted for lacking a security thread.
This banknote measures 140 x 70 mm. The 1953 Pesos Oro series began a progression of Pesos Oro issues, with notable later dates including releases on 1.5.1970, 12.10.1970, and 7.8.1974.
The front side displays the portraits of Simón Bolívar on the left and General Francisco de Paula Santander on the right. The back side design includes a liberty head and a condor, with a waterfall and mountain in the center. It was printed by Imprenta de Billets-Bogota, and this variant is noted for lacking a security thread.
This banknote measures 140 x 70 mm. The 1953 Pesos Oro series began a progression of Pesos Oro issues, with notable later dates including releases on 1.5.1970, 12.10.1970, and 7.8.1974.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- August 7, 1974
- Colour
- Blue on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 404e
About this banknote
The Banco de la República, Colombia's central bank, issued the 1 peso banknote series, with this particular note dated 7th August 1974. This series was part of a broader revision initiated in the mid-20th century to standardize and modernize Colombian currency, reflecting national figures and symbols.
The front side features a blue design on a multicolor underprint, prominently displaying portraits of Simón Bolívar on the left and General Francisco de Paula Santander on the right. The back side depicts a liberty head and a condor with a waterfall and mountain centrally. This note, designated as Pick 404e, was printed by Imprenta de Billetes-Bogotá and does not include a security thread.
