20 pesos 1960 — Colombia ( Pick: 401b )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 pesos issued in Colombia in 1960. It is cataloged under Pick number 401b, identifying it within the issue. The note features designs related to the 1943 and 1953 Pesos Oro issues, with the front displaying a red-brown motif on a multicolor underprint. It resembles #378 but substitutes a depiction of Liberty in a circle on the right for the traditional watermark. The reverse side shows a portrait of the Francisco building located in Barranquilla.
Measuring 140 x 70 mm, this note is printed on paper and is presented in a violet color scheme on a multicolor underprint. Variant b of this banknote was issued on January 1, 1960, by TDLR, the identified printer.
The 1953 Pesos Oro issue was part of a series of Colombian banknotes that were in use until 1965.
Measuring 140 x 70 mm, this note is printed on paper and is presented in a violet color scheme on a multicolor underprint. Variant b of this banknote was issued on January 1, 1960, by TDLR, the identified printer.
The 1953 Pesos Oro issue was part of a series of Colombian banknotes that were in use until 1965.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- January 1, 1960
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- violet on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 401b
About this banknote
The Bank of the Republic of Colombia issued this series of banknotes in 1960. This series was part of the broader issuance of "Pesos Oro" in the mid-20th century. The 20 pesos note identified as Pick 401b was printed by Thomas De La Rue (TDLR).
The front side of the banknote features the 1943 and 1953 Pesos Oro Issue designs in red-brown on a multicolor underprint. It includes a portrait of Liberty in a circle at the right. The reverse side depicts Francisco, the building at Barranquilla. This specific variant, labeled 401b, was issued on January 1, 1960.
