KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

20000 pesos 1996 — Colombia ( Pick: 448a )

Region: South America
Front side
20000 pesos Colombia 1996 — Front side
Back side
20000 pesos Colombia 1996 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 20000 pesos issued in Colombia in 1996. It is cataloged under Pick number 448a.

The front side design features a color scheme of black, deep green, and dark blue on a multicolor underprint, depicting Julio Garavito Armero at the right and a view of the moon at the center. The back side showcases a satellite view of Earth at the center right, with the moon’s surface along the bottom and geometric forms in the underprint. The note measures 160 x 70 mm and is printed on cotton paper with security threads and watermarks.

It is signed by Miguel Urrutia Montoya and Fernando Copete Saldarriaga. The watermark depicts the image of Julio Garavito Armero. Documented variants of this banknote include one dated July 23, 1996.

Specifications

Signed by
Miguel Urrutia Montoya, General Manager (1993-2005); Fernando Copete Saldarriaga, Executive Manager (1995-1999)
Date of issue
July 23, 1996
Printing office
Imprenta de Billetes (Bogotá; Santa Fe de Bogotá; Banco de la República), Colombia
Paper
Cotton paper with security threads and watermarks
Colour
Black, deep green and dark blue on multicolor underprint
Dimensions
160 x 70 mm
Amount produced
Not specified
Pick catalog
448a

About this banknote

The Banco de la República issued the 20000 pesos banknote in 1996. This series was introduced under the signatures of Miguel Urrutia Montoya, serving as General Manager from 1993 to 2005, and Fernando Copete Saldarriaga, the Executive Manager from 1995 to 1999. This note was printed by Imprenta de Billetes located in Bogotá, Colombia.

The front side of the note features Julio Garavito Armero on the right and a view of the moon at the center. The reverse displays a satellite view of Earth at the center right, the moon's surface along the bottom, and geometric forms in the underprint. The watermark is Julio Garavito Armero. The variant a of this note has a bank seal dated July 23, 1996, on the back.

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