50 centavos 1869 — Cuba ( Pick: 54 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 centavos issued in Cuba in 1869. It is cataloged under Pick number 54, identifying it within the issue. The note references the 1868-1876 revolution and presents "La Republica de Cuba" as part of its design elements.
This banknote features a front side design that includes details about the 1897 issue and its revolutionary context. The coloration consists of black print on a gray underprint, showcasing the noted aesthetics of the time.
The banknote is printed on paper. The State raised funds through various means during the 1868-1876 revolution, impacting the financial instruments utilized by the Cuban government.
This banknote features a front side design that includes details about the 1897 issue and its revolutionary context. The coloration consists of black print on a gray underprint, showcasing the noted aesthetics of the time.
The banknote is printed on paper. The State raised funds through various means during the 1868-1876 revolution, impacting the financial instruments utilized by the Cuban government.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1869
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on gray underprint
- Pick catalog
- 54
About this banknote
The Republic of Cuba issued this 50 centavos banknote in 1869 during the Ten Years' War (1868–1878). Authorized by a decree on July 9, 1869, the Executive Branch circulated these notes in territories liberated by the Liberation Army.
The uniface note features the Cuban flag at the center and a red seal at the lower right. The text reads "LA REPUBLICA DE CUBA. pagará al portador CINCUENTA CENTAVOS 1869." Printed in New York between May and June 1869, these notes were part of a series that included denominations up to 1,000 pesos.
