10 colones 1998 — El Salvador ( Pick: 148A )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 colones issued in El Salvador in 1998. It is cataloged under Pick number 148A. The dimensions of the note are 157 x 67 mm, and it features a multicolour design.
The specific visual elements of the front side design are not detailed. The note is classified by its catalog reference and documented characteristics.
El Salvador was utilizing the colón as its official currency from 1919 until 2001, when it was replaced by the US dollar.
The specific visual elements of the front side design are not detailed. The note is classified by its catalog reference and documented characteristics.
El Salvador was utilizing the colón as its official currency from 1919 until 2001, when it was replaced by the US dollar.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 18 de April de 1997
- Colour
- Multicolour
- Dimensions
- 157 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 148A
About this banknote
The Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador issued the 10 colones banknote in 1998. This was part of an effort to update the nation's currency with new security features and to commemorate important historical figures and landmarks. It remained in circulation until the country officially adopted the U.S. dollar in 2001.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Cristóbal Colón (Christopher Columbus) along with a depiction of a sailing ship and a partial map. The back side shows the San Salvador volcano, a significant natural landmark. This note, classified as Pick 148A, measures 157 x 67 mm and is printed in multicolour.
