50 cordobas 1979 — Nicaragua ( Pick: 136 )

Region: North America

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 cordobas issued in Nicaragua in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 136. The note's design features a predominant purple color on a multicolor underprint. The dimensions of the banknote are 156 x 67 mm, and it is printed on paper.

The note was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.

Nicaragua adopted the cordoba as its official currency in 1912, replacing the peso at the rate of 1 cordoba to 1 peso.

Specifications

Signed by: Not specified
Date of issue: 1979
Printing office: De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
Colour: Purple on multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 156 x 67 mm
Amount produced: Not specified
Pick catalog: 136

About this banknote

The Banco Central de Nicaragua issued this 50 cordobas banknote in 1979. It was introduced following the Sandinista revolution, reflecting the significant political changes in Nicaragua during that time. The banknote was printed by De La Rue in London, showcasing the country's transition to new governance.

The front side of the note features a portrait of Carlos Fonseca Amador, a key figure in the Sandinista movement. On the back, there is an image depicting a scene from the liberation day celebration on July 19, 1979. The note is printed in purple on a multicolor underprint and measures 156 x 67 mm.