2 pesos 1973 — Colombia ( Pick: 413a )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Colombia, dated 1973, carries a denomination of 2 pesos. It features a design from the 1966-1968, 1969, and 1972-1973 issues, with a predominant purple color on a multicolor underprint. The front displays Policarpa Salavarrieta at the left, while the back is brown, showcasing El Dorado from the Gold Museum. This note is identified with the catalog reference number 413a and exhibits a variant with a large size serial number located near the upper border on the right.
The combination of denomination, year, and design details places this note within a defined group of documented banknotes. The specific coloration and design provide distinct classification attributes that are recorded in the catalog for this issue.
The combination of denomination, year, and design details places this note within a defined group of documented banknotes. The specific coloration and design provide distinct classification attributes that are recorded in the catalog for this issue.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1973-01-01
- Colour
- Purple and green
- Pick catalog
- 413a
About this banknote
The Banco de la República issued the 2 Pesos Oro banknote on January 1, 1973, as part of its 1972–1977 series. This series was introduced to update the nation's currency, reflecting Colombia's economic developments during that period.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Policarpa Salavarrieta, a notable figure in Colombia's history. The reverse side displays the Muisca raft, an artifact from the Gold Museum. The banknote measures 140 x 70 mm and was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited in England.
