KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

5 soles 1960 — Peru ( Pick: 76 )

Region: South America
Front side
5 soles Peru 1960 — Front side
Back side
5 soles Peru 1960 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 soles issued in Peru in 1960. It is cataloged under Pick number 76. The banknote features a front design with the text "REPÚBLICA DEL PERÚ" and "Banco Central de Reserva del Peru," along with Ley 10535 from 1956, with a date of issuance of March 18, 1960. At the center is Seated Liberty holding a shield and staff, printed in green on a patterned light blue underprint. The back side displays the national arms at the center and indicates that it was printed by De La Rue in London.

This note has dimensions of 142 x 67 mm and is made of paper. It was signed by Enrique Bellido (President), Emilio Gregorio Barreto Bermeo (Director), and Hipólito Larrabure Price (General Manager). A total of 20,000,000 units were produced, and there are signature varieties associated with it.

This banknote was issued as part of Ley 10535, which was established on March 22, 1956.

Specifications

Signed by
Enrique Bellido (President), Emilio Gregorio Barreto Bermeo (Director), Hipólito Larrabure Price (General Manager)
Date of issue
March 18, 1960
Printing office
De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
Paper
paper
Colour
green on plain light blue underprint
Dimensions
142 x 67 mm
Amount produced
20,000,000
Pick catalog
76

About this banknote

The Central Reserve Bank of Peru issued the 5 Soles banknote (Pick #76) on March 18, 1960, under Law No. 10535. This series was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company in London, United Kingdom. A total of 20,000,000 notes were produced.

The obverse features a seated Liberty holding a shield and staff at the center, with the denomination "5" prominently displayed. The reverse showcases the national coat of arms at the center. The note measures 142 x 67 mm and is printed in green on a plain light blue underprint. Signatories include Enrique Bellido (President), Emilio Gregorio Barreto Bermeo (Director), and Hipólito Larrabure Price (General Manager).

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