50 colones 1980 — El Salvador ( Pick: 131b )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 colones issued in El Salvador in 1980. It is cataloged under Pick number 131b.
The banknote features a predominantly purple design on a multicolor underprint. The dimensions of the note are 155 x 67 mm. It is signed by the Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador and was printed by TDLR.
The amount produced is not specified. In 1980, El Salvador experienced significant social and political changes, including the onset of the Salvadoran Civil War that began that same year.
The banknote features a predominantly purple design on a multicolor underprint. The dimensions of the note are 155 x 67 mm. It is signed by the Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador and was printed by TDLR.
The amount produced is not specified. In 1980, El Salvador experienced significant social and political changes, including the onset of the Salvadoran Civil War that began that same year.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador
- Date of issue
- June 19, 1980
- Printing office
- TDLR
- Paper
- Not specified
- Colour
- Purple on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 155 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 131b
About this banknote
The Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador issued this series of 50 colones banknotes in 1980. This series was introduced to update the currency design and security features, reflecting national history and prominent figures of the time.
The front side of the note features an image of Captain General Gerardo Barrios, with an equestrian statue in the background. The back side showcases Cristobal Colón (Christopher Columbus) and his ships. Printed by Thomas De La Rue, the note is predominantly purple with a multicolor underprint, measuring 155 x 67 mm.
