10 colones 1988 — El Salvador ( Pick: 135b )

Region: North America

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 10 colones issued in El Salvador in 1988. It is cataloged under Pick number 135b.

This note features a design in black on a multicolor underprint with red serial numbers on the obverse. The reverse displays black print with a black seal. It measures 156 x 67 mm and is made of paper.

It is signed by Alberto Benítez Bonilla and Oscar Eduardo Morales. The printing was done by American Banknote Corporation in the United States. A total of 1,000,000 notes were produced for this issue.

Specifications

Signed by: Alberto Benítez Bonilla (President, 1981-1987); Oscar Eduardo Morales (Director, 1983)
Date of issue: March 17, 1988
Printing office: American Banknote Corporation, United States
Colour: Black on multicolor underprint, red serial numbers on the obverse; black print with black seal on the reverse
Dimensions: 156 x 67 mm
Amount produced: 1,000,000
Pick catalog: 135b

About this banknote

The Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador issued this 10 colones banknote in 1988. This series was introduced during a period of monetary reforms to improve the designs and incorporate enhanced security features. The note was printed by the American Banknote Corporation.

The front side of the note features a portrait of Manuel José Arce, a prominent historical figure. The back side displays another important historical portrait. It is designed in black with multicolor underprint and black seals. The note, cataloged as Pick 135b, was signed by Alberto Benítez Bonilla and Oscar Eduardo Morales and had a production run of 1,000,000 units.