KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

5 centavos 1918 — Peru ( Pick: NL )

Region: South America
Front side
5 centavos Peru 1918 — Front side
Back side
5 centavos Peru 1918 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 centavos issued in Peru in 1918. It features a black design on a multicolor overprint, with blue on the reverse. The note measures 158 x 77 mm and is printed on paper.

It is signed by Pedro Oliveira, Miguel Echenique, and Gustavo Berckemeyer. This note is cataloged under Pick number NL.

The total production quantity of this banknote is recorded as 350,000.

Specifications

Signed by
Pedro Oliveira, Miguel Echenique, Gustavo Berckemeyer
Date of issue
September 14, 1918
Printing office
American Bank Note Company
Paper
Paper
Colour
Black on multicolor overprint; blue on reverse
Dimensions
158 x 77 mm
Amount produced
350,000
Pick catalog
NL

About this banknote

The Hacienda Laredo issued this 5 centavos banknote in Peru in 1918. This series was introduced by the Negociación Azucarera Laredo, which was a private initiative to facilitate trade and exchange within the sugar industry during that period.

The front of the banknote features intricate designs with “5 Centavos” prominently displayed, along with an artistic depiction of a mythological figure. The back showcases a large numeral "5" with "Cinco Centavos" inscribed over it in a decorative pattern. The note was printed by the American Bank Note Company, with a total of 350,000 pieces produced.

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