50 lempira 1978 — Honduras ( Pick: 66 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 lempira issued in Honduras in 1978. It is cataloged under Pick number 66. The note features deep blue on a multicolor underprint, measuring 156 x 67 mm. It is printed on paper and signed by Juan Manuel Gálvez Durón. The printing was conducted by the American Bank Note Company, New York.
The design details of the banknote remain unspecified. However, its catalog reference identifies it within the documented banknotes of its denomination.
Honduras adopted the lempira as its official currency on April 1, 1931, replacing the Honduran peso at a rate of 1 lempira for 2 pesos.
The design details of the banknote remain unspecified. However, its catalog reference identifies it within the documented banknotes of its denomination.
Honduras adopted the lempira as its official currency on April 1, 1931, replacing the Honduran peso at a rate of 1 lempira for 2 pesos.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Juan Manuel Gálvez Durón
- Date of issue
- 1976-1993
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company, New York
- Colour
- Deep blue on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 66
About this banknote
The "Banco Central de Honduras" issued the 50 lempiras banknote in 1978. This series was introduced following economic reforms to modernize the Honduran banking system. It was printed by the American Bank Note Company, based in New York, known for its high-quality security printing.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Juan Manuel Gálvez, noted for his contributions to the state banking system. The reverse side depicts the Banco Nacional de Fomento building. This note, identified as Pick number 66, measures 156 x 67 mm and is predominantly deep blue with a multicolor underprint.
