5 pesos 1980 — Colombia ( Pick: 406f )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pesos issued in Colombia in 1980. It falls under Pick number 406f, which identifies it within the issue. The banknote’s design features the Fortress at Cartagena prominently in the center, presented in deep greenish black and deep brown on a multicolored background. This variant is noted for lacking a security thread.
Measuring 139 x 70 mm, the note is classified under the 1958 Pesos Oro Issue and references later designs from 1959-1960 and 1961-1981. Its significant visual characteristics emphasize its design evolution.
The banknote is printed on paper, showcasing the colors green and brown. The 1958 Pesos Oro issue is recognized as a notable development in Colombia’s currency design, marking a transition into modern banknote aesthetics.
Measuring 139 x 70 mm, the note is classified under the 1958 Pesos Oro Issue and references later designs from 1959-1960 and 1961-1981. Its significant visual characteristics emphasize its design evolution.
The banknote is printed on paper, showcasing the colors green and brown. The 1958 Pesos Oro issue is recognized as a notable development in Colombia’s currency design, marking a transition into modern banknote aesthetics.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1980
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green and brown on multicolored background
- Dimensions
- 139 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 406f
About this banknote
The Banco de la República issued the 5 Pesos Oro banknote (Pick 406f) on January 1, 1980, as part of the 1961-64 series. This variant, printed without a security thread, was released on specific dates: October 1, 1978; April 1, 1979; January 1, 1980; and January 1, 1981.
The front of the note features a condor on the left and a portrait of José María Córdova on the right. The center showcases the Fortress of Cartagena. The design is rendered in deep greenish-black and deep brown on a multicolored underprint.
