20 soles 1879 — Peru ( Pick: 7 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 soles issued in Peru in 1879. It is cataloged under Pick number 7. The front side features "REPÚBLICA DEL PERÚ" and "Junta Administradora," along with the issuance year and large green "20s" positioned at the lower left and right. The underprint is black on a brown background, with a green "20" in the underprint, while the back is blue-gray.
This note is signed by Manuel Montéro and Juan de Dios Quintana. It was printed by the American Bank Note Company and measures 175 x 80 mm. A total of 550,000 pieces were produced.
The first series of 20 soles banknotes was issued in 1879, with subsequent series and denominations reflecting the evolving monetary landscape of Peru.
This note is signed by Manuel Montéro and Juan de Dios Quintana. It was printed by the American Bank Note Company and measures 175 x 80 mm. A total of 550,000 pieces were produced.
The first series of 20 soles banknotes was issued in 1879, with subsequent series and denominations reflecting the evolving monetary landscape of Peru.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Manuel Montéro, Juan de Dios Quintana
- Date of issue
- June 30, 1879
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on brown underprint; green "20" in underprint; blue-gray back
- Dimensions
- 175 x 80 mm
- Amount produced
- 550,000
- Pick catalog
- 7
About this banknote
The Republic of Peru's Junta Administradora issued the 20 soles banknote on June 30, 1879, under the laws enacted on January 27 and February 4 of that year. This issuance was part of Peru's efforts to stabilize its currency during a period of economic adjustment.
The obverse features a central vignette of a seated woman holding a book and pen, symbolizing knowledge and authority, with large green "20" numerals at the lower left and right. The reverse displays the national coat of arms on the left, with the denomination and issuer's name centrally and to the right. Printed by the American Bank Note Company, this note measures 175 x 80 mm and was produced in a quantity of 550,000.
