50 pesos 1984 — Colombia ( Pick: 425a )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 pesos issued in Colombia in 1984. It falls under Pick number 425a, identifying it within its issue. This note features a design that includes an image of Camillo Torres on the front, accompanied by a curved dark border on the left and right. The color scheme consists of purple on a pale blue background, with lilac and pink underprint.
Printed by the Imprenta de Billetes in Bogotá, the dimensions of the note are 140 x 70 mm. The note is signed by HPM (Hugo Palacios Mejía, Gerente) and RSM (Roberto Salazar Manrique, Abogado Subgerente). The back side has a variant labeling indicating its printing period as 12.10.1984 and 1.1.1985.
The amount produced for this note is not specified. The State Bank of Colombia issued multiple denominations during the early 1980s, reflecting a transitional period in the nation’s currency.
Printed by the Imprenta de Billetes in Bogotá, the dimensions of the note are 140 x 70 mm. The note is signed by HPM (Hugo Palacios Mejía, Gerente) and RSM (Roberto Salazar Manrique, Abogado Subgerente). The back side has a variant labeling indicating its printing period as 12.10.1984 and 1.1.1985.
The amount produced for this note is not specified. The State Bank of Colombia issued multiple denominations during the early 1980s, reflecting a transitional period in the nation’s currency.
Specifications
- Signed by
- HPM (Hugo Palacios Mejía, Gerente (1983-1985)), RSM (Roberto Salazar Manrique, Abogado Subgerente (1984-1989))
- Date of issue
- 1984-1986
- Printing office
- Imprenta de Billetes, Bogotá, Colombia
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple on pale blue, lilac and pink underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 425a
About this banknote
The Banco de la República, Colombia, issued the 50 pesos banknote in 1984. This series was introduced during the tenure of Hugo Palacios Mejía as General Manager. It was part of Colombia's efforts to refresh currency designs and maintain monetary stability during a period of economic adjustment.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Camillo Torres on the right, with a curved dark border added at left and right. The design is rendered in purple on a pale blue background with lilac and pink underprint. This specific note, identified as Pick 425a, was printed by Imprenta de Billetes in Bogotá, Colombia, and measures 140 x 70 mm.
