5 colones 1989 — Costa Rica ( Pick: 236 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 colones issued in Costa Rica in 1989. It is cataloged under Pick number 236. The note features a variety of colors including olive green, purple, orange, red, brown, and blue. It measures 155 x 67 mm and is printed on paper. The signatures on the banknote are from Eduardo Lizano Fait and Rodrigo Bolaños Zamora. It was produced by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited.
No additional design details are provided. The documented characteristics include its color palette and printing specifications.
The exact amount produced remains unspecified. In 1989, Costa Rica was transitioning economically, with efforts to stabilize its financial infrastructure.
No additional design details are provided. The documented characteristics include its color palette and printing specifications.
The exact amount produced remains unspecified. In 1989, Costa Rica was transitioning economically, with efforts to stabilize its financial infrastructure.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Eduardo Lizano Fait, Rodrigo Bolaños Zamora
- Date of issue
- October 4, 1989
- Printing office
- THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Olive green, purple, orange, red, brown, and blue
- Dimensions
- 155 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 236
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Costa Rica issued the 5 colones banknote in 1989. This series was introduced as part of Costa Rica's efforts to update its currency. The signing authorities on this note were Eduardo Lizano Fait and Rodrigo Bolaños Zamora.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Rafael Yglesias Castro, accompanied by an illustration of orchids. The back side displays an allegory from the National Theatre, depicting scenes of coffee harvest and export. This note was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, renowned for their high-quality security printing.
