KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

10 soles 1879 — Peru ( Pick: 5 )

Region: South America
Front side
10 soles Peru 1879 — Front side
Back side
10 soles Peru 1879 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 10 soles issued in Peru in 1879. It is cataloged under Pick number 5. Its front design features "REPÚBLICA DEL PERÚ" and "Junta Administradora," along with a woman sitting with a staff and scales on the left, a woman with a wreath at the center, and arms on the right. The reverse design includes a woman sitting with a llama at the center against a green background.

The banknote measures 175 x 77 mm and is printed on paper. It has a color scheme of black on green and red underprint, with red-brown on the reverse. The signatures on the note are those of Pablo Sarria and José Luis Valdeavellano. The American Banknote Corporation was responsible for the printing of this note.

Details about the amount produced are not specified. The banknote's issue in 1879 occurred during a time when Peru was navigating significant economic changes and monetary policy adjustments.

Specifications

Signed by
Pablo Sarria, José Luis Valdeavellano
Date of issue
June 30, 1879
Printing office
American Banknote Corporation
Paper
Paper
Colour
Black on green and red underprint; red-brown on reverse
Dimensions
175 x 77 mm
Amount produced
Not specified
Pick catalog
5

About this banknote

The 10 soles banknote was issued by the Republic of Peru and is part of the 1879 series. This series was printed by the American Banknote Corporation and was signed by Pablo Sarria and José Luis Valdeavellano. It was introduced during a period of increased monetary demand due to regional conflicts.

The front side of the banknote features a detailed design with a depiction of a woman sitting with a staff and scales on the left, a woman with a wreath in the center, and the arms of Peru to the right. The back side shows a woman sitting with a llama in the center. The note measures 175 x 77 mm and is printed in black on green and red underprint.

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