2 pesos 1977 — Colombia ( Pick: 413b )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 pesos issued in Colombia in 1977. It is cataloged under Pick number 413b, which identifies it within the collection. Its denomination and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes relating to various issues from 1966 to 1977.
The front side features a design with a purple color on a multicolor underprint, depicting Policarpa Salavarietta on the left. The back side is brown, showcasing El Dorado from the Gold Museum. This note is characterized as a variant, with a small size serial number positioned far from the upper border.
The dimensions of the note are 140 x 70 mm, and it is printed on paper. The note is signed by the Manager and Secretary. Specific design dates referenced on the note include 20.7.1976, 1.1.1977, and 20.7.1977.
The front side features a design with a purple color on a multicolor underprint, depicting Policarpa Salavarietta on the left. The back side is brown, showcasing El Dorado from the Gold Museum. This note is characterized as a variant, with a small size serial number positioned far from the upper border.
The dimensions of the note are 140 x 70 mm, and it is printed on paper. The note is signed by the Manager and Secretary. Specific design dates referenced on the note include 20.7.1976, 1.1.1977, and 20.7.1977.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Manager, Secretary
- Date of issue
- January 1, 1973
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- purple and red on obverse; brown and multicolor on reverse
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 413b
About this banknote
The Banco de la República issued the 2 Pesos Oro banknote in Colombia on July 20, 1977, as part of the 1972-1977 series. This series featured updated designs and security features to modernize the nation's currency.
The obverse of the banknote displays a portrait of Policarpa Salavarrieta on the left side, set against a purple background with multicolor underprint. The reverse features an image of the Muisca raft, associated with the El Dorado legend, depicted in brown tones. This specific variant, cataloged as Pick 413b, is characterized by smaller serial numbers and the serial number at the right positioned farther from the upper border.
