1000 pesos 1995 — Colombia ( Pick: 438 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 pesos issued in Colombia in 1995. It is cataloged under Pick number 438.
The front side features Simón Bolívar on the left, rendered in black, blue-green, and deep olive-brown on a multicolor underprint. The note indicates it was issued as part of the 1993-1995 series, with specified issue dates including 3.1.1994, 1.11.1994, 1.7.1995, 2.8.1995, and 2.10.1995. The back side design honors the heroes of the 1819 battle, with black omitted in this rendering. The watermark depicts Simón Bolívar, and it was printed by Imprenta de Billetes in Bogotá, Colombia.
This banknote measures 140 x 70 mm. The amount produced remains unspecified. The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
The front side features Simón Bolívar on the left, rendered in black, blue-green, and deep olive-brown on a multicolor underprint. The note indicates it was issued as part of the 1993-1995 series, with specified issue dates including 3.1.1994, 1.11.1994, 1.7.1995, 2.8.1995, and 2.10.1995. The back side design honors the heroes of the 1819 battle, with black omitted in this rendering. The watermark depicts Simón Bolívar, and it was printed by Imprenta de Billetes in Bogotá, Colombia.
This banknote measures 140 x 70 mm. The amount produced remains unspecified. The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Not specified
- Date of issue
- October 2, 1995
- Printing office
- Imprenta de Billetes (Bogotá; Santa Fe de Bogotá; Banco de la República), Bogotá, Colombia
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black, blue-green, and deep olive-brown on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 438
About this banknote
The Banco de la República issued the 1000 pesos banknote (Pick 438) on October 2, 1995. This release was part of Colombia's ongoing efforts to modernize its currency during the mid-1990s.
The obverse features a portrait of Simón Bolívar on the left side. The reverse depicts a scene honoring the heroes of the 1819 Battle of Vargas Swamp. The banknote measures 140 x 70 mm and was printed by the Imprenta de Billetes in Bogotá. Notably, the words "EL" and "ORO" were omitted from the title and value, respectively.
