1000 colones 1997 — Costa Rica ( Pick: 264 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 colones issued in Costa Rica in 1997. It is cataloged under Pick number 264. The note has dimensions of 157 x 67 mm and is printed on paper.
The front side features design elements specific to this denomination, while specific details about the back side design are not provided. This note is signed by Francisco de Paula Gutiérrez, the President of the Central Bank, and Roy González Rojas, the Director of the Central Bank. It was printed by Oberthur Fiduciaire in France.
This banknote is predominantly red in color. The amount produced is not specified. Costa Rica's currency was reformed in 2001, introducing a new series of colones.
The front side features design elements specific to this denomination, while specific details about the back side design are not provided. This note is signed by Francisco de Paula Gutiérrez, the President of the Central Bank, and Roy González Rojas, the Director of the Central Bank. It was printed by Oberthur Fiduciaire in France.
This banknote is predominantly red in color. The amount produced is not specified. Costa Rica's currency was reformed in 2001, introducing a new series of colones.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Francisco de Paula Gutiérrez (President of the Central Bank), Roy González Rojas (Director of the Central Bank)
- Date of issue
- 1997
- Printing office
- Oberthur Fiduciaire, France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red
- Dimensions
- 157 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 264
About this banknote
The Banco Central de Costa Rica issued this 1000 colones banknote in 1997. It was part of an effort to modernize the currency series, incorporating new security measures and vibrant designs to enhance durability and recognition. This series featured prominent figures and national landmarks to celebrate the country's heritage.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Tomás Soley Güell, an influential Costa Rican economist. The back displays the Instituto Nacional de Seguros building, an important architectural landmark. Printed by Oberthur Fiduciaire in France, this note is distinguished by its red color and dimensions of 157 x 67 mm.
