2 pesos 1955 — Colombia ( Pick: 390d )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 pesos issued in Colombia in 1955. It is cataloged under Pick number 390d, identifying it within the issue associated with this denomination. Its classification connects it to prior issues, specifically the 1940, 1941, and 1942 Pesos Oro Issues, featuring a portrait of Torres similar to that found on note #372.
The front side design features the portrait of Torres, while the back displays "CAJERO" and a signature, with additional details marking it as variant d, Series GG, dated January 1, 1955. The note is olive on a multi-colored background.
This banknote has dimensions measuring 140 x 70 mm. It was printed by the American Bank Note Company in New York, a notable printing office for currency at that time.
The front side design features the portrait of Torres, while the back displays "CAJERO" and a signature, with additional details marking it as variant d, Series GG, dated January 1, 1955. The note is olive on a multi-colored background.
This banknote has dimensions measuring 140 x 70 mm. It was printed by the American Bank Note Company in New York, a notable printing office for currency at that time.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 01/01/1955
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company, New York
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Olive on Multi-Colored
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 390d
About this banknote
The issuing authority for the 2 pesos banknote from Colombia in 1955 was the Banco de la República. This series, issued in 1955, was printed by the American Bank Note Company, a well-known printing firm based in New York. The banknote series reflects Colombia's ongoing use of foreign expertise for currency production during this period.
The front features a portrait of Torres, consistent with designs used from 1940 to 1955, similar to Pick #372. The back of the note, marked as Variant d, includes a unique printed date of January 1, 1955, and features the word "CAJERO" along with a signature. It measures 140 x 70 mm and is printed on paper in olive on a multi-colored background.
