5 bolivianos 1928 — Bolivia ( Pick: 129 )

Region: South America

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 bolivianos issued in Bolivia in 1928. It is cataloged under Pick number 129. The dimensions of the note are 118 x 62 mm.

The front side features a design with L.1928.*UD\LVKJUHHQ3RUWUDLW6%ROtYDUDWFHQWHU, alongside additional text elements including %DFN $UPVDWFHQWHU %& 2OLYH3ULQWHU : 6. The note is printed on paper and produced by Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom.

The amount of this banknote produced is undetermined. This note is signed by Fernando Arce (Accountant), Manuel Prudencio (Superintendent of Banks), and Humberto Cuenca de la Riva (General Manager).

Specifications

Signed by: Fernando Arce (Accountant), Manuel Prudencio (Superintendent of Banks), Humberto Cuenca de la Riva (General Manager)
Date of issue: July 20, 1928
Printing office: Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom
Paper: paper
Colour: green
Dimensions: 118 x 62 mm
Amount produced: undetermined
Pick catalog: 129

About this banknote

The Central Bank of Bolivia issued the 5 bolivianos banknote in 1928, following the enactment of the law on July 20, 1928, which authorized the bank to assume the issuance of paper currency. This series was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited in the United Kingdom.

The obverse features a central portrait of Simón Bolívar, the liberator of Bolivia, with the denomination "CINCO BOLIVIANOS" below. The reverse displays the Bolivian coat of arms at the center, flanked by the numeral "5" on each side. The banknote measures 118 x 62 mm and is predominantly green.