5 soles 1969 — Peru ( Pick: 99a )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 soles issued in Peru in 1969. This note is cataloged under Pick number 99a. Its front design features Garcilaso Inca de la Vega at the right, with arms at the center, accompanied by three signatures. The note includes the text "1000 Soles de Oro" and states "De Acuerdo Con Su Ley Organica," distinguishing it from similar designs, such as #92. The background showcases green on a multicolor underprint. The back design illustrates the Fortaleza de Sacsahuaman.
The signatures on this note are Emilio G. Barreto Bermeo and Julio Cuadros Muñoz. Produced by Thomas de la Rue in London, the amount produced remains unknown. The dimensions of the note are not specified.
The 1969 issue is associated with a variant from June 20, 1969, classified as variant a. The State Bank of Peru implemented various changes to enhance the anti-counterfeiting features of its banknotes during this time.
The signatures on this note are Emilio G. Barreto Bermeo and Julio Cuadros Muñoz. Produced by Thomas de la Rue in London, the amount produced remains unknown. The dimensions of the note are not specified.
The 1969 issue is associated with a variant from June 20, 1969, classified as variant a. The State Bank of Peru implemented various changes to enhance the anti-counterfeiting features of its banknotes during this time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Emilio G. Barreto Bermeo, Julio Cuadros Muñoz
- Date of issue
- 1969-06-20
- Printing office
- Thomas de la Rue, London
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 000 x 000 mm
- Amount produced
- unknown
- Pick catalog
- 99a
About this banknote
The issuing authority for the 5 soles banknote of Peru in 1969 was the Central Reserve Bank of Peru. This series was introduced as part of a monetary reform that took place in 1969, aimed at standardizing the currency with updated design elements and security features. The series was printed by the renowned Thomas de la Rue company in London.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Garcilaso Inca de la Vega on the right side, with the national coat of arms prominently displayed at the center. The back side depicts the Fortaleza de Sacsahuaman. This variant of the banknote, classified as Pick number 99a, was issued on June 20, 1969, incorporating a design alteration specified as "De Acuerdo Con Su Ley Organica."
