KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

20 soles 2013 — Peru ( Pick: 193 )

Region: South America
Front side
20 soles Peru 2013 — Front side
Back side
20 soles Peru 2013 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 20 soles issued in Peru in 2013. It is cataloged under Pick number 193. The front side features the image of Gonzales at the right, associated with the 2012-2013 Issue and the 2015-2016 “Soles” Issue. The back design displays the Inca site of Machu Picchu at the mountain top, with Raúl Porras Barrenechea on the right and the Chan Chan archaeological complex on the left. The color scheme includes brown, orange, green, red, and multicolor elements.

This note is printed on paper and measures 140 x 65 mm. It was produced in an amount of 280,000,000. The signatures present on the banknote include Julio Emilio Velarde Flores, Luis Alberto Arias Minaya, and Renzo Rossini Miñán. The printing was carried out by Banco Central de Reserva del Perú.

The chulpa, a traditional Andean funerary structure, became more prominent in Peru's cultural landscape following the resurgence of interest in archaeological sites during the early 21st century.

Specifications

Signed by
Julio Emilio Velarde Flores, Luis Alberto Arias Minaya, Renzo Rossini Miñán
Date of issue
2013-01-17
Printing office
Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
Paper
paper
Colour
brown, yellow, purple
Dimensions
140 x 65 mm
Amount produced
280,000,000
Pick catalog
193

About this banknote

The Central Reserve Bank of Peru issued the 20 Nuevos Soles banknote on January 17, 2013, as part of the 2009-2013 series. This series aimed to enhance the security features of the national currency and update the designs to reflect Peru's cultural heritage.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of Raúl Porras Barrenechea on the right side, with colonial architecture depicted in the center background. The reverse side showcases the Chan Chan archaeological complex on the left. The banknote measures 140 x 65 mm and was printed by De La Rue, London.

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