50 centavos 1900 — Colombia ( Pick: 266 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Colombia, dated 1900, carries a denomination of 50 centavos. It features a design associated with the 1895 Issue, the 1899 Civil War Issue, and the 1900 Civil War Issue. The design includes black printing on a blue underprint and displays the arms at the upper right.
This note is cataloged under Pick number 266. Its orange color and design elements classify it within the relevant group of documented banknotes. The specific features of this banknote align with the characteristics noted for this issue.
This note is cataloged under Pick number 266. Its orange color and design elements classify it within the relevant group of documented banknotes. The specific features of this banknote align with the characteristics noted for this issue.
Specifications
- Colour
- Orange
- Pick catalog
- 266
About this banknote
The Banco Nacional de la República de Colombia issued the 50 centavos banknote (Pick 266) on July 20, 1900. This issuance occurred during the Thousand Days' War (1899–1902), a period marked by significant civil unrest in Colombia.
The front of the note features black printing on a blue underprint, with the national coat of arms positioned at the upper right corner. The imprint of Otto Schroeder, the printer, appears on both the front and back of the note. Notably, the back design is printed in brown shades and is inverted in position.
