5 pesos 1971 — Colombia ( Pick: 406c )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pesos issued in Colombia in 1971. It is cataloged under Pick number 406c. This note features a design from the 1958 Pesos Oro Issue with a depiction of the Fortress at Cartagena in deep greenish black and deep brown at the center, complemented by various colors including blue, green, red, and orange. A security thread variant c is also included in this design.
The dimensions of the banknote are 150 x 70 mm, and it is printed on paper by the American Bank Note Company. The note bears the signatures of Manuel del Solar Lostanau (Director), Manuel Carlos Prado y Ugarteche (President), and Luis Tola y Cires (Sub-Manager). A total of 2,000,000 pieces were produced.
On July 20, 1971, this banknote type was introduced during a time of transition in Colombia's currency design, representing adaptations made since the late 1950s. The note's vibrant coloring includes shades such as blue, green, brown, and red.
The dimensions of the banknote are 150 x 70 mm, and it is printed on paper by the American Bank Note Company. The note bears the signatures of Manuel del Solar Lostanau (Director), Manuel Carlos Prado y Ugarteche (President), and Luis Tola y Cires (Sub-Manager). A total of 2,000,000 pieces were produced.
On July 20, 1971, this banknote type was introduced during a time of transition in Colombia's currency design, representing adaptations made since the late 1950s. The note's vibrant coloring includes shades such as blue, green, brown, and red.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Manuel del Solar Lostanau (Director), Manuel Carlos Prado y Ugarteche (President), Luis Tola y Cires (Sub-Manager)
- Date of issue
- April 26, 1935
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue, green, brown, red, black, orange, purple, yellow, gray, pink, beige, white
- Dimensions
- 150 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- 2,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 406c
About this banknote
The Banco de la República issued the 5 Pesos Oro banknote on July 20, 1971, as part of the 1961-1981 series. This series was introduced to standardize the national currency and enhance security features in Colombian banknotes.
The obverse features a condor on the left and a portrait of General José María Córdova on the right. The reverse displays the San Felipe de Barajas Fortress in Cartagena at the center. This variant, designated as Pick 406c, includes a security thread and measures 140 x 70 mm.
