10 pesos 1950 — Colombia ( Pick: 389e )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 pesos issued in Colombia in 1950. It belongs to an unspecified series and period. This note is cataloged under Pick number 389e, which identifies it within the issue. The dimensions are 140 x 70 mm.
The front side design features elements from the 1938 Pesos Oro Commemorative Issue, the 1940 Issue, and the 1941 Pesos Oro Issue, with A. Nariño depicted at the lower right. The back side design includes the title "CAJERO" along with signatures, and is classified as variant e from Series EE, dated January 1, 1950.
The colors of the banknote include purple on a multicolor underprint. It is signed by Luis Angel Arango as Manager and Jaime Londono as Secretary during their respective terms. The banknote's issuance year falls within a time marked by various currency reforms following the establishment of the Colombian peso.
The front side design features elements from the 1938 Pesos Oro Commemorative Issue, the 1940 Issue, and the 1941 Pesos Oro Issue, with A. Nariño depicted at the lower right. The back side design includes the title "CAJERO" along with signatures, and is classified as variant e from Series EE, dated January 1, 1950.
The colors of the banknote include purple on a multicolor underprint. It is signed by Luis Angel Arango as Manager and Jaime Londono as Secretary during their respective terms. The banknote's issuance year falls within a time marked by various currency reforms following the establishment of the Colombian peso.
Specifications
- Signed by
- LAA₂ (Luis Angel Arango, Manager (1947-1955)), JL (Jaime Londono, Secretary (1949-1951))
- Date of issue
- 1950-01-01
- Colour
- Purple on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 389e
About this banknote
The Banco de la República issued the 10 Pesos Oro banknote on January 1, 1950, as part of the 1941 Pesos Oro series. This series was introduced to standardize Colombia's currency during a period of economic adjustment.
The front of the note features a left-facing portrait of General Antonio Nariño in military uniform, positioned at the lower right. The reverse displays an image of Lady Liberty within a circular frame, flanked by large numerals "10." This specific variant, designated as Pick 389e, is identified by the Series EE and the date "1.1.1950" printed on the note.
