KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

10 soles 1951 — Peru ( Pick: 71 )

Region: South America
Front side
10 soles Peru 1951 — Front side
Back side
10 soles Peru 1951 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 10 soles issued in Peru in 1951. It is cataloged under Pick number 71. Its dimensions are 150 x 78 mm, and it is printed on paper. The front design features a seated Liberty holding a shield and staff at the center, presented in black on a multicolor underprint. The note includes signature varieties and references the 1933, 1941, and 1946-1951 issues. The back design showcases the arms at the center, with an orange background.

This banknote was produced in the amount of 10,000,000. The signatures present are from Pedro Caso (Director), Clemente de Althaus Dartnell (President), and Alcides Velarde (General Manager). It was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd.

The color scheme is predominantly black on the obverse and red-orange on the reverse. The State Bank of Peru issued notes with varying designs between 1933 and 1955 under different legal regulations.

Specifications

Signed by
Pedro Caso (Director), Clemente de Althaus Dartnell (President), Alcides Velarde (General Manager)
Date of issue
July 12, 1951
Printing office
Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd.
Paper
Paper
Colour
Black obverse; red-orange reverse
Dimensions
150 x 78 mm
Amount produced
10,000,000
Pick catalog
71

About this banknote

The Banco Central de Reserva del Perú issued the 10 soles banknote in 1951, printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd. This series was introduced to satisfy the demand for new currency during a period of economic changes, with production totaling 10,000,000 notes during this issuance.

The front side of the banknote features a design from the 1933 Issue, depicting Seated Liberty holding a shield and staff at the center. It is printed in black with a multicolor underprint. The back side displays the national arms at the center on a red-orange background. This note is classified as Pick 71.

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