2 soles 1879 — Peru ( Pick: 2 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 soles issued in Peru in 1879. It is cataloged under Pick number 2 and features design elements such as "REPÚBLICA DEL PERÚ" and "Junta Administradora" on the front. The front also depicts passenger trains at the lower left and right, with a woman at a fountain at the lower center. The back is red-orange, printed by the American Bank Note Co. in New York.
This banknote is printed on paper and measures 157 x 73 mm. It includes signatures from José Manuel Cantuarias, Manuel Montéro, and Ramón de la Fuente. A total of 500,000 notes were produced.
At the time of issuance, Peru was experiencing administrative changes as it sought stability following the War of the Pacific, which concluded in 1884.
This banknote is printed on paper and measures 157 x 73 mm. It includes signatures from José Manuel Cantuarias, Manuel Montéro, and Ramón de la Fuente. A total of 500,000 notes were produced.
At the time of issuance, Peru was experiencing administrative changes as it sought stability following the War of the Pacific, which concluded in 1884.
Specifications
- Signed by
- José Manuel Cantuarias, Manuel Montéro, Ramón de la Fuente
- Date of issue
- June 30, 1879
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Co. New York
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on green and brown underprint; red-orange back
- Dimensions
- 157 x 73 mm
- Amount produced
- 500,000
- Pick catalog
- 2
About this banknote
The "Junta Administradora" of the Republic of Peru issued this banknote in 1879. This series was introduced during a period of financial adjustment, reflecting broader changes in Peru's economic landscape. The notes were printed by the American Bank Note Company in New York, known for high-quality security printing.
The front side of the 2 soles banknote features scenes with passenger trains on the lower left and right, and a woman at a fountain in the lower center, surrounded by intricate designs. It has a color scheme of black on green and brown underprint with a red-orange back. José Manuel Cantuarias, Manuel Montéro, and Ramón de la Fuente signed the notes, and a total of 500,000 banknotes were produced.
