1000 colones 2009 — Costa Rica ( Pick: 274a )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 colones issued in Costa Rica in 2009. It is cataloged under Pick number 274a. This note features a red tint with a security window strip on the right side of the obverse and maintains a red tint on the reverse. The note is printed on polymer, measuring 125 x 67 mm, and is signed by Francisco de Paula Gutiérrez Gutiérrez and Roy González Rojas.
A total of 40,000,000 pieces were produced by Oberthur Fiduciaire in France.
Costa Rica's currency system includes various denominations that have evolved over time, reflecting changes in monetary design and security features since the introduction of polymer notes.
A total of 40,000,000 pieces were produced by Oberthur Fiduciaire in France.
Costa Rica's currency system includes various denominations that have evolved over time, reflecting changes in monetary design and security features since the introduction of polymer notes.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Francisco de Paula Gutiérrez Gutiérrez & Roy González Rojas
- Date of issue
- September 2, 2009
- Printing office
- Oberthur Fiduciaire, France
- Paper
- Polymer
- Colour
- Red tint with security window strip at right on obverse; red tint on reverse
- Dimensions
- 125 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- 40,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 274a
About this banknote
The Banco Central de Costa Rica issued the 1000 colones banknote in 2009. This series was introduced to modernize the currency and incorporate advanced security features. The notes were printed by Oberthur Fiduciaire, a prominent security printing company in France, with a production total of 40,000,000 units.
The front side of the banknote features the portrait of Braulio Carrillo Colina, a notable Costa Rican figure, along with the state emblem. The reverse showcases the Guanacaste tree and a white-tailed deer, symbolizing Costa Rica's rich biodiversity. This note was printed on polymer, measuring 125 x 67 mm, with signatures of Francisco de Paula Gutiérrez Gutiérrez and Roy González Rojas.
