5 soles 1879 — Peru ( Pick: 4 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 soles issued in Peru in 1879. It is cataloged under Pick number 4. This note features the text "REPÚBLICA DEL PERÚ" along with "Junta Administradora" and the year of issue. The front design includes a child on the left and a woman with two children on the right. A large green numeral 5, measuring 20.5mm across at the top, is positioned at the center. The back is printed in brown and designed by the American Bank Note Company (ABNC).
The banknote is printed in black with a green and red underprint. Its dimensions are not specified. Notably, there are signature varieties associated with this note.
The American Bank Note Company (ABNC) produced this note. In 1879, Peru was engaged in the War of the Pacific against Chile, a conflict that significantly affected the country.
The banknote is printed in black with a green and red underprint. Its dimensions are not specified. Notably, there are signature varieties associated with this note.
The American Bank Note Company (ABNC) produced this note. In 1879, Peru was engaged in the War of the Pacific against Chile, a conflict that significantly affected the country.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- June 30, 1879
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company (ABNC)
- Colour
- Black on green and red underprint
- Dimensions
- 000 x 000 mm
- Pick catalog
- 4
About this banknote
The Junta Administradora of the Republic of Peru issued the 5 soles banknote on June 30, 1879. This issuance was authorized by the laws enacted on January 27 and February 4, 1879.
The obverse features an allegorical image of a woman with a child on the left and a woman with two children on the right. The reverse is red-brown, with the country's name split on the top and bottom, and the face value in Arabic and Roman numerals on the sides. The banknote was printed by the American Bank Note Company.
