50 pesos 1950 — Cuba ( Pick: 81a )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 pesos issued in Cuba in 1950. It is cataloged under Pick number 81a, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes.
The front side design includes "República de Cuba," "ABNC.," and "Banco Nacional de Cuba." It is from the 1949-1950 issue and designated as Variant a with a red serial number. The color scheme features black on a yellow underprint, complemented by yellow-orange. The dimensions of the note are 157 x 66 mm.
This note is signed by Felipe Pazos Roque and José M. Bosch Lamarque. It was printed by the American Banknote Corporation. The amount produced is not specified. The 1950 series included various denominations, highlighting the monetary issuance of that period.
The front side design includes "República de Cuba," "ABNC.," and "Banco Nacional de Cuba." It is from the 1949-1950 issue and designated as Variant a with a red serial number. The color scheme features black on a yellow underprint, complemented by yellow-orange. The dimensions of the note are 157 x 66 mm.
This note is signed by Felipe Pazos Roque and José M. Bosch Lamarque. It was printed by the American Banknote Corporation. The amount produced is not specified. The 1950 series included various denominations, highlighting the monetary issuance of that period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Felipe Pazos Roque, José M. Bosch Lamarque
- Date of issue
- 1950
- Printing office
- American Banknote Corporation
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on yellow underprint; yellow-orange
- Dimensions
- 157 x 66 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 81a
About this banknote
The Banco Nacional de Cuba issued the 50 pesos banknote (Pick 81a) in 1950. This series was introduced to replace earlier currency and to standardize the nation's banknotes. The note was printed by the American Bank Note Company and features the signatures of Felipe Pazos Roque and José M. Bosch Lamarque.
The obverse displays a central portrait of General Calixto García Iñiguez, a prominent figure in Cuba's struggle for independence. The reverse features the Cuban coat of arms at the center. This banknote was demonetized on August 4, 1961.
