5 pesos 1967 — Colombia ( Pick: 406b )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pesos issued in Colombia in 1967. It is cataloged under Pick number 406b. Its characteristics place it among documented banknotes of this series.
The front design of the banknote features a multicolor underprint with deep greenish black and deep brown. At the center, it depicts the Fortress at Cartagena. This variant includes a security thread.
This note measures 140 x 70 mm and is signed by Eduardo Arias Robledo, Germán Botero de los Rios, Antonio José Gutiérrez, Rafael Gama Quijano, and Francisco José Ortega. The 1958 Pesos Oro Issue included enhancements in graphical elements to improve security.
The front design of the banknote features a multicolor underprint with deep greenish black and deep brown. At the center, it depicts the Fortress at Cartagena. This variant includes a security thread.
This note measures 140 x 70 mm and is signed by Eduardo Arias Robledo, Germán Botero de los Rios, Antonio José Gutiérrez, Rafael Gama Quijano, and Francisco José Ortega. The 1958 Pesos Oro Issue included enhancements in graphical elements to improve security.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Eduardo Arias Robledo (Manager), Germán Botero de los Rios (Secretary), Antonio José Gutiérrez (Secretary), Rafael Gama Quijano (Manager), Francisco José Ortega (Secretary)
- Date of issue
- January 1, 1980
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Deep greenish black and deep brown on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 406b
About this banknote
The Banco de la República issued the 5 pesos oro banknote (Pick 406b) on October 12, 1967. This series, first introduced in 1961, continued Colombia's tradition of featuring national heroes and landmarks on its currency.
The obverse of the note displays a condor on the left and a portrait of General José María Córdova on the right. The reverse features the San Felipe de Barajas Castle in Cartagena. This variant includes a security thread for enhanced protection against counterfeiting.
