20 colones 1901 — Costa Rica ( Pick: S175 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 colones issued in Costa Rica in 1901. It is cataloged under Pick number S175. The note features a design printed in black on a multicolor underprint, with green accents also on a multicolor underprint. It measures 170 x 75 mm and is made of paper. The printing was completed by the American Bank Note Company in New York.
No details are provided about the signature or the amount produced. The overall design and aesthetic aspects of this note are identified through its printed attributes.
In 1901, Costa Rica was in the midst of modernizing its currency, transitioning from earlier forms of money to more standardized banknotes.
No details are provided about the signature or the amount produced. The overall design and aesthetic aspects of this note are identified through its printed attributes.
In 1901, Costa Rica was in the midst of modernizing its currency, transitioning from earlier forms of money to more standardized banknotes.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Not specified
- Date of issue
- 1901
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company, New York
- Colour
- Black on multicolor underprint; green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 170 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- S175
About this banknote
The Banco de Costa Rica issued this 20 colones banknote in 1901. It was produced by the American Bank Note Company in New York, a renowned printer of currency and security documents. This series was introduced to facilitate larger transactions and enhance the monetary system of Costa Rica during the period.
The front side of the banknote features a detailed engraving of miners at work, signifying Costa Rica's economic activities at the time. The back side features an image of a classical building, likely related to the bank itself. The banknote, distinguished by its black on multicolor underprint, measures 170 x 75 mm and was printed on paper. Its Pick catalog number is S175.
