5 colones 1968 — El Salvador ( Pick: 111a )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 colones issued in El Salvador in 1968. It is cataloged under Pick number 111a. The note features a color scheme of black on green and ochre underprint on the front, with dark green on the back. Its dimensions are 156 x 67 mm.
This banknote is printed on paper and is signed by Julio C. Salaverría (Director), Alfonso Moisés Beatriz (President), and Fausto Rolando Navarrete (Cashier). The printing office responsible for this issue is the United States Banknote Company, located in New York City, United States.
Approximately 420,000 pieces of this denomination were produced. The State Bank of El Salvador operated several series during the 1960s, transitioning through various forms of currency to meet the economic needs of the time.
This banknote is printed on paper and is signed by Julio C. Salaverría (Director), Alfonso Moisés Beatriz (President), and Fausto Rolando Navarrete (Cashier). The printing office responsible for this issue is the United States Banknote Company, located in New York City, United States.
Approximately 420,000 pieces of this denomination were produced. The State Bank of El Salvador operated several series during the 1960s, transitioning through various forms of currency to meet the economic needs of the time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Julio C. Salaverría (Director), Alfonso Moisés Beatriz (President), Fausto Rolando Navarrete (Cashier)
- Date of issue
- August 13, 1968
- Printing office
- United States Banknote Company, New York City, United States
- Colour
- Black on green and ochre underprint on the front; dark green on the back
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- Approximately 420,000
- Pick catalog
- 111a
About this banknote
El Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador issued this banknote in 1968. The note was part of a series introduced to standardize currency and facilitate easier transactions. The Pick number assigned to this specific note is 111a, reflecting its unique design and serial order.
The front of the note features an engraving depicting a historical scene involving José Simeón Cañas, known for advocating the abolition of slavery. The back displays an image of Cristóbal Colón. Printed by the United States Banknote Company, approximately 420,000 of these notes were produced.
