10 pesos 1961 — Colombia ( Pick: 400c )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 pesos issued in Colombia in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 400c, identifying it within the issue. The note features a design from the 1943 and 1953 Pesos Oro Issues, characterized by a blue color on a multicolor underprint. The front displays a portrait of General Antonio Nariño with Mercury alongside, set against palm trees at the right instead of a watermark.
On the reverse, the design showcases a bank building located in Cali. The note is printed by TDLR and belongs to variant c, dated February 1, 1961.
This piece measures 140 x 70 mm and is signed by Eduardo Arias Robledo and German Botero de los Rios. The State Bank of Colombia underwent significant changes in its denomination structure during the early 1960s, aligning with economic reforms at that time.
On the reverse, the design showcases a bank building located in Cali. The note is printed by TDLR and belongs to variant c, dated February 1, 1961.
This piece measures 140 x 70 mm and is signed by Eduardo Arias Robledo and German Botero de los Rios. The State Bank of Colombia underwent significant changes in its denomination structure during the early 1960s, aligning with economic reforms at that time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Eduardo Arias Robledo, German Botero de los Rios
- Date of issue
- 1961-02-01
- Printing office
- TDLR
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 400c
About this banknote
The Banco de la República issued this series of 10 pesos banknotes in Colombia in 1961. The series, catalogued as Pick 400c, was introduced during a period of monetary update, featuring new signatories Eduardo Arias Robledo and Germán Botero de los Ríos. Printed by TDLR, this note exemplified changes in design elements during that time.
The front side of the banknote showcases a portrait of General Antonio Nariño with Mercury alongside, set against a blue on multicolor underprint. Notably, palm trees appear at the right, unlike the watermark in series #377. The reverse side depicts the bank building in Cali, marked with Series N. This variant was specifically dated 2.1.1961.
