50 dollars 1989 — Barbados ( Pick: 40 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50-dollar note issued in Barbados in 1989. It is cataloged under Pick number 40. The note features a blue color on a multicolor underprint and is printed on paper, measuring 150 x 65 mm. It is signed by Kurleigh Dennis King, who served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados from 1987 to 1992, and printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
The dimensions of 150 x 65 mm provide details about its size. The blue coloring on a multicolor underprint distinguishes its design elements and is part of its recorded characteristics.
The Central Bank of Barbados was established in 1972, overseeing the nation’s currency.
The dimensions of 150 x 65 mm provide details about its size. The blue coloring on a multicolor underprint distinguishes its design elements and is part of its recorded characteristics.
The Central Bank of Barbados was established in 1972, overseeing the nation’s currency.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Kurleigh Dennis King, Governor, Central Bank of Barbados (1987-1992)
- Date of issue
- 1989
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 150 x 65 mm
- Pick catalog
- 40
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Barbados issued the 50 dollar note in 1989. This series was introduced as part of efforts to update and secure the currency during Kurleigh Dennis King's governorship from 1987 to 1992. The notes were printed by De La Rue in London, a reputable printing office known for producing high-quality currency.
The front side of the note features a portrait of Errol Barrow, a prominent Barbadian figure, alongside the national coat of arms. The reverse showcases an image of the Parliament Buildings in Bridgetown. This note is identified as Pick 40 and measures 150 x 65 mm, with a color scheme of blue on a multicolor underprint.
