50 soles 1975 — Peru ( Pick: 107 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 soles issued in Peru in 1975. It is cataloged under Pick number 107. Its dimensions are 155 x 65 mm, with a color scheme of blue and cream. The front side features "Su Ley Organica," two signatures, and denotes Series R.
On the back, the design depicts a scene of Machu Picchu, featuring Garcilaso Inca de la Vega on the right and the national arms at the center. The back also references the 1975 issue, displaying three signatures. The scene includes workers on the left and Tupac Amaru II on the right, again incorporating the arms at the center.
The note was printed by TDLR. The back design specifically showcases the historic town of Tinta, alongside the date February 10, 1975, and is printed in blue-gray on a multicolor underprint.
On the back, the design depicts a scene of Machu Picchu, featuring Garcilaso Inca de la Vega on the right and the national arms at the center. The back also references the 1975 issue, displaying three signatures. The scene includes workers on the left and Tupac Amaru II on the right, again incorporating the arms at the center.
The note was printed by TDLR. The back design specifically showcases the historic town of Tinta, alongside the date February 10, 1975, and is printed in blue-gray on a multicolor underprint.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Julio Cuadros Muñoz, Carlos Santisteban de Noriega, Alonso Polar Campos
- Date of issue
- 1975-10-02
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Dimensions
- 155 x 65 mm
- Pick catalog
- 107
About this banknote
The Banco Central de Reserva del Perú issued the 50 soles de oro banknote on October 2, 1975. This issuance was part of a series introduced to update the nation's currency, reflecting contemporary economic policies and design standards.
The front of the banknote features an image of workers on the left and a portrait of Túpac Amaru II on the right, with the national coat of arms centered. The reverse depicts a scene of the historic town of Tinta. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited, the note measures 155 x 65 mm and is predominantly blue and cream in color.
