20 colones 1963 — Costa Rica ( Pick: 231 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 colones issued in Costa Rica in 1963. It is cataloged under Pick number 231. The note features a brown color on a multicolor underprint and measures 155 x 68 mm. It is printed on paper and is signed by Carlos Manuel Escalante Durán and Álvaro Castro Jenkins. A total of 250,000 pieces were produced, with the printing conducted by De La Rue.
The design details of the front and back sides of the banknote are not specified. This note is associated with its catalog reference and recorded characteristics for Costa Rican currency.
A significant reform occurred in 1948 when Costa Rica adopted a new currency system, replacing the previous colón with a value tied to the U.S. dollar.
The design details of the front and back sides of the banknote are not specified. This note is associated with its catalog reference and recorded characteristics for Costa Rican currency.
A significant reform occurred in 1948 when Costa Rica adopted a new currency system, replacing the previous colón with a value tied to the U.S. dollar.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Carlos Manuel Escalante Durán & Álvaro Castro Jenkins
- Date of issue
- 1964-Nov-11
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Colour
- Brown on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 155 x 68 mm
- Amount produced
- 250,000
- Pick catalog
- 231
About this banknote
The Banco Central de Costa Rica issued the 20 colones banknote in 1963. This series was introduced to update the currency with contemporary security features and artistic designs. It was printed by De La Rue, a well-known printing company based in the United Kingdom.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Clodomiro Picado, a notable Costa Rican scientist. The back depicts the National University of Costa Rica. The note measures 155 x 68 mm and was printed with brown on a multicolor underprint. A total of 250,000 notes were produced, signed by Carlos Manuel Escalante Durán and Álvaro Castro Jenkins.
