5 colones 1971 — El Salvador ( Pick: 117 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 colones issued in El Salvador in 1971. It is cataloged under Pick number 117. This note features a black design on a multicolor underprint and has red serial numbers. It is printed on paper and measures 156 x 67 mm. The printing office responsible for this note is TDLR.
The design includes distinct elements with black contrasted against a vibrant multicolor background, providing a visually striking appearance. The red serial numbers contribute additional detail to the note.
TDLR was known for producing a variety of banknotes for different Central American nations during this time.
The design includes distinct elements with black contrasted against a vibrant multicolor background, providing a visually striking appearance. The red serial numbers contribute additional detail to the note.
TDLR was known for producing a variety of banknotes for different Central American nations during this time.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 31 de August de 1971
- Printing office
- TDLR
- Colour
- Black on multicolor underprint, red serial numbers
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 117
About this banknote
The banknote was issued by the Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador in 1971. This series was part of a broader effort to standardize currency designs during the early 1970s, aiming to bolster security features and modernize the appearance of Salvadoran banknotes.
The front side of the 5 colones note features an illustration depicting historical figures and a lively scene. The back side includes a portrait of Cristóbal Colón. This note, identified by the Pick number 117, was printed by Thomas De La Rue (TDLR) and has black motifs on a multicolor underprint, with red serial numbers.
