1 reais 1881 — Peru ( Pick: 11 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 reais issued in Peru in 1881. It is cataloged under Pick number 11. This note features the designs of the 1881 Arequipa Provisional Issue. The front depicts a portrait of J. Galvez situated between a sailing ship and a steam train, with text noting the new denomination and date. The back showcases a steam train.
The banknote is colored black on a yellow-brown and blue underprint, with brown on the reverse. Its dimensions are 155 x 62 mm. Printing was conducted by NBNC on the front and ABNC on the back, with an overprint indicating its provisional status.
The design includes the text "BILLETE PROVISIONAL" followed by the new denomination and date on note #S131. The new denomination date is September 1, 1881, replacing the previous date of 1873.
The banknote is colored black on a yellow-brown and blue underprint, with brown on the reverse. Its dimensions are 155 x 62 mm. Printing was conducted by NBNC on the front and ABNC on the back, with an overprint indicating its provisional status.
The design includes the text "BILLETE PROVISIONAL" followed by the new denomination and date on note #S131. The new denomination date is September 1, 1881, replacing the previous date of 1873.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1881
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on yellow-brown and blue underprint; brown on reverse
- Dimensions
- 155 x 62 mm
- Pick catalog
- 11
About this banknote
The Provisional Government of Peru issued the 1 real note in 1881, during a time of significant political and economic upheaval. This series was introduced as an emergency measure by the government in Arequipa. Issued on September 1, 1881, this note replaced an earlier series dated 1873, amidst national challenges.
The front side of this banknote features a portrait of J. Gálvez, positioned between a sailing ship and a steam train, marking technological progress. The lower center also displays another steam train. It was printed by the National Bank Note Company on the front and the American Bank Note Company on the back. The note is overprinted with "BILLETE PROVISIONAL" and includes dimensions of 155 x 62 mm.
