10 bolivars 1963 — Venezuela ( Pick: 42 )
Banknote description
The front side design features a portrait of Simon Bolívar on the left and Antonio Jose de Sucre on the right, rendered in purple on a multicolor underprint. The note includes a 7-digit serial number and is similar to note #31 from series E-J. The back side design displays the arms at the right and the monument to the Battle of Carabobo at the center, resembling note #38.
This note measures 156 x 69 mm and is printed on paper by De La Rue. The production amount for this banknote is not specified.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Not specified
- Date of issue
- 1961
- Printing office
- De La Rue (TDLR)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 156 x 69 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 42
About this banknote
The "Banco Central de Venezuela" issued the 10 bolivars banknote in 1963. This series was introduced as part of Venezuela's ongoing effort to modernize its currency, involving collaboration with the British security printing company, De La Rue. The series E-J features Simon Bolívar and Antonio José de Sucre, two pivotal figures in Venezuelan history, depicted on the note.
The front side of the banknote displays a purple design on a multicolor underprint with a portrait of Simon Bolívar on the left and Antonio José de Sucre on the right, dated June 6, 1961. The reverse side features the national arms at the right and a depiction of the monument to the Battle of Carabobo at the center. This note is similar to Pick #31 and was also printed by De La Rue.
