5 colones 1973 — El Salvador ( Pick: 117a )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 colones issued in El Salvador in 1973. It is listed under Pick number 117a. The note features a color scheme of black on a pale blue background with a multicolor underprint. The back is predominantly green.
The banknote dimensions are 150 x 70 mm. It is signed by José Matías Delgado and Manuel Zablah. The printing office responsible for this issue is TDLR.
In 1973, El Salvador implemented various economic reforms aimed at stabilizing its currency.
The banknote dimensions are 150 x 70 mm. It is signed by José Matías Delgado and Manuel Zablah. The printing office responsible for this issue is TDLR.
In 1973, El Salvador implemented various economic reforms aimed at stabilizing its currency.
Specifications
- Signed by
- José Matías Delgado, Manuel Zablah
- Date of issue
- 1971; 1972
- Printing office
- TDLR
- Colour
- Black on pale blue and multicolor underprint; green back
- Dimensions
- 150 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 117a
About this banknote
The Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador issued this 5 colones banknote in 1973. This series was part of a larger effort to update the currency with enhanced security features and updated designs. The note was printed by Thomas de la Rue (TDLR).
The front of the banknote features a depiction of José Matías Delgado, along with a historical scene of him with others addressing a crowd. The back shows a portrait of Cristóbal Colón. This Pick 117a note measures 150 x 70 mm and is distinguished by its black, pale blue, and multicolor palette with a green back.
