10 soles 1968 — Peru ( Pick: 84a )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 soles issued in Peru in 1968. It is cataloged under Pick number 84a. The banknote features a design on the front that includes the words "REPUBLIC," "Banco Central de Reserva del Perú," and "Ley 13958, 1962," along with details of previous issues. It depicts a seated Liberty holding a shield and staff, set against an orange on a multicolor underprint. The back side showcases the arms at the center and indicates that it is a variant marked as issued.
The note displays red-orange coloring with a green underprint. Serial numbers are printed in red on the upper side with black letters underneath, along with the place and date of issue in black. Notable signatures include Alfonso Montero Mueller, José Morales Urresti, and Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor. The printing was performed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., and the dimensions of the note are 150 x 80 mm.
This banknote is made of paper. The first law on currency was established in Peru in 1880, which laid the groundwork for the nation’s financial system.
The note displays red-orange coloring with a green underprint. Serial numbers are printed in red on the upper side with black letters underneath, along with the place and date of issue in black. Notable signatures include Alfonso Montero Mueller, José Morales Urresti, and Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor. The printing was performed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., and the dimensions of the note are 150 x 80 mm.
This banknote is made of paper. The first law on currency was established in Peru in 1880, which laid the groundwork for the nation’s financial system.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Alfonso Montero Mueller (Director), José Morales Urresti (President), Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor (General Manager)
- Date of issue
- 1963-09-20
- Printing office
- Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd.
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- red-orange on green underprint; red serial numbers on the upper side with serial letters underneath, in black color; place and date of issue in black letters; red-orange; red printing
- Dimensions
- 150 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 84a
About this banknote
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru issued the 10 soles banknote in 1968. This series introduction followed the enactment of Law 13958 in 1962, which structured Peru’s currency reforms. The banknote was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd.
The front of the banknote features a depiction of Liberty seated, holding a shield and staff, with the inscriptions "REPUBLICA," "Banco Central de Reserva del Perú," and various historical dates. The back showcases the national arms of Peru. This note is classified under Pick number 84a and is printed on paper with multicolor underprints.
