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5 pesetas 1948 — Spain ( Pick: 136a )

Region: Europe
Front side
5 pesetas Spain 1948 — Front side
Back side
5 pesetas Spain 1948 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 pesetas issued in Spain in 1948. It is cataloged under Pick number 136a. This note is characterized by its dark green color on a lilac underprint and has dimensions of 109 x 58 mm. The front design is described as an issued note.

This banknote is signed by Antonio Goicoechea Cosculluela, Antonio Victoriano Martín Martín, and Antonio Rodríguez Morales de Setién. It was printed at the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre.

In 1948, Spain was under the dictatorship of Francisco Franco. The peseta was the currency in use during this period, which included economic challenges and political isolation.

Specifications

Signed by
Antonio Goicoechea Cosculluela, Antonio Victoriano Martín Martín, Antonio Rodríguez Morales de Setién
Date of issue
1948-03-05
Printing office
Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre
Colour
Dark green on lilac underprint
Dimensions
109 x 58 mm
Pick catalog
136a

About this banknote

The Banco de España issued the 5 pesetas banknote on March 5, 1948. This series was introduced to replace earlier notes and coins, reflecting post-war economic adjustments.

The front of the note features a portrait of Juan Sebastián Elcano, based on a 1922 painting by Ignacio Zuloaga housed in the Palacio Foral de la Diputación de Guipuzkoa. The note measures 109 x 58 mm and has a watermark depicting a man's head.

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