5 soles 1968 — Peru ( Pick: 83a )
Banknote description
The front design includes the text "REPUBLIC" and "Banco Central de Reserva del Perú," along with various dates and references. The central image features a seated Liberty holding a shield and staff, rendered in green on a multicolor underprint. The back side displays an emblem at the center with the notation of its printing office, TDLR, and notes it as a variant issued note.
This banknote measures 142 x 67 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Jorge Jelicic Cavenago, Fernando Schwab López-Aldana, and Javier Otero Gaymer. The State Bank of Peru issued the soles as part of its currency reform initiated in the early 1960s.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Jorge Jelicic Cavenago, Fernando Schwab López-Aldana, Javier Otero Gaymer
- Date of issue
- February 9, 1962
- Printing office
- TDLR
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green on plain light pink underprint
- Dimensions
- 142 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 83a
About this banknote
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru issued this series of banknotes in 1968. This issuance followed the Monetary Act established by Law 13958 in 1962, which structured Peruvian currency regulations. The note was part of ongoing monetary developments during this period, marking a continuity in design and security features established earlier in the decade.
The front side of the banknote features a depiction of Liberty seated, holding a shield and staff, surrounded by details such as the bank's name and important issue dates. The back side showcases the national arms at the center. This note, printed by Thomas De La Rue, measures 142 x 67 mm and carries signatures from Jorge Jelicic Cavenago, Fernando Schwab López-Aldana, and Javier Otero Gaymer.
