5 soles 1973 — Peru ( Pick: 99c )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 soles issued in Peru in 1973. It is cataloged under Pick number 99c. The design features Garcilaso Inca de la Vega depicted on the right side and the arms of Peru at the center on the front. The note includes three signatures and displays "1000 Soles de Oro," with the text altered to read, "De Acuerdo Con Su Ley Organica." The back showcases the Fortaleza de Sacsahuaman, printed by De La Rue in London.
This note features dark green print on a light pink and green underprint, with red serial numbers. The dimensions are 156 x 68 mm, and it has a total production amount of 25,000,000 notes. The signatures are from Emilio Gregorio Barreto Bermeo, the Executive President, and José Luis Brousset Escobar, the Director.
The variation of the note is classified as Variant c, dated approximately from 24.5.1973 to 15.8.1974. The printing was conducted by De La Rue, based in London, reflecting modifications made from earlier notes of the 1969 series.
This note features dark green print on a light pink and green underprint, with red serial numbers. The dimensions are 156 x 68 mm, and it has a total production amount of 25,000,000 notes. The signatures are from Emilio Gregorio Barreto Bermeo, the Executive President, and José Luis Brousset Escobar, the Director.
The variation of the note is classified as Variant c, dated approximately from 24.5.1973 to 15.8.1974. The printing was conducted by De La Rue, based in London, reflecting modifications made from earlier notes of the 1969 series.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Emilio Gregorio Barreto Bermeo (Executive President), José Luis Brousset Escobar (Director)
- Date of issue
- May 24, 1973
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark green print on light pink and green underprint; serial numbers red.
- Dimensions
- 156 x 68 mm
- Amount produced
- 25,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 99c
About this banknote
The "Central Reserve Bank of Peru" issued this 5 soles banknote in 1973. This series was introduced during a period of monetary reform to replace older denominations with more secure options, printed by De La Rue in London. The note is signed by Emilio Gregorio Barreto Bermeo as Executive President and José Luis Brousset Escobar as Director.
The front side of the note features Garcilaso Inca de la Vega on the right, with the national arms at the center, accompanied by three signatures. The back side showcases the Fortaleza de Sacsahuaman. It is printed in dark green on a light pink and green underprint, with red serial numbers. This specific note is classified as Pick 99c, and 25,000,000 were produced.
