2 colones 1947 — Costa Rica ( Pick: 203 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 colones issued in Costa Rica in 1947. It is cataloged under Pick number 203. The note has dimensions of 156 x 67 mm and is printed on paper, featuring a front design primarily in red-orange and purple on a gold underprint, with a blue back.
This banknote is signed by the PRESIDENTE at the left and the GERENTE at the right. It was printed by TDLR.
In 1947, Costa Rica's economy was transitioning post-World War II, marked by efforts to stabilize its currency.
This banknote is signed by the PRESIDENTE at the left and the GERENTE at the right. It was printed by TDLR.
In 1947, Costa Rica's economy was transitioning post-World War II, marked by efforts to stabilize its currency.
Specifications
- Signed by
- PRESIDENTE at left; GERENTE at right
- Date of issue
- 1937-1938
- Printing office
- TDLR
- Colour
- Red-orange and purple on gold underprint; blue back
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 203
About this banknote
The Banco Nacional de Costa Rica issued the 2 Colones banknote in 1947. This series was introduced during a time of economic adjustments in Costa Rica, aimed at stabilizing currency value and enhancing public confidence. The banknote was printed by the American Bank Note Company.
The front side features a red-orange and purple design with a portrait in the center. It includes inscriptions identifying the Banco Nacional de Costa Rica as the issuer. The back side depicts a central motif of a fountain located in the Plaza Principal de San José. This specific note is cataloged as Pick 203.
