40 centavos 1874 — Peru ( Pick: S116 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 40 centavos issued in Peru in 1874. It is cataloged under Pick number S116. The note features black ink on a light green underprint and is printed on paper with dimensions of 102 x 61 mm. It displays two black signatures, with one shared title positioned below.
The printing of this banknote was carried out by the National Bank Note Company in New York City, which operated from 1861 to 1872.
No information has been specified regarding the series or the period associated with this banknote.
The printing of this banknote was carried out by the National Bank Note Company in New York City, which operated from 1861 to 1872.
No information has been specified regarding the series or the period associated with this banknote.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Two black signatures with only one shared title below
- Date of issue
- 1874
- Printing office
- National Bank Note Company, New York City, United States (1861-1872)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on light green underprint
- Dimensions
- 102 x 61 mm
- Pick catalog
- S116
About this banknote
**About this banknote**
The Banco de Arequipa issued this 40 centavos banknote in 1874. During this period, regional banks in Peru were responsible for issuing their own currency. Banco de Arequipa aimed to support the growing regional economy and enhance local trade by introducing banknotes like this one.
This banknote features a central motif of an allegorical female figure with agricultural and industrial themes, set against a mountainous backdrop. The reverse side prominently displays the denomination "40" with intricate patterns. Printed by the National Bank Note Company in New York, this note is catalogued as Pick S116.
