5 soles 1944 — Peru ( Pick: 66A )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Peru, dated 1944, carries a denomination of 5 soles. It includes designs from the 1935 Issues, 1933 Issue (Ley 7137), and the 1941 Issue.
It is identified by Pick number 66A. The denomination and year provide specific reference points within the catalog for banknotes from this timeframe.
It is identified by Pick number 66A. The denomination and year provide specific reference points within the catalog for banknotes from this timeframe.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green
- Pick catalog
- 66A
About this banknote
The Banco Central de Reserva del Perú issued the 5 soles de oro banknote on May 26, 1944, as part of the 1933-1950 "Ley 7137" Soles de Oro series. This series was introduced following the enactment of Law No. 7137 in 1931, which established the sol de oro as Peru's official currency.
The obverse features a black print on a multicolor underprint, with a central portrait of Liberty wearing a Pythagorean cap adorned with a shining star. The reverse displays a green print depicting three miners working underground, with the denomination values on either side. This banknote measures 140 x 68 mm and was printed by the American Bank Note Company.
