50 soles 1977 — Peru ( Pick: 113 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 soles issued in Peru in 1977. It is cataloged under Pick number 113. The front side design features Garcilaso Inca de la Vega positioned at the right, with the arms of Peru at the center. It displays three signatures, the year, and the designation "1000 Soles de Oro." The note has dark blue and black printing on a pale pink underprint, with a blue-gray multicolor underprint. It is similar to Pick number 107 but does not include the phrase "Pagará al Portador" at the top and lacks a security thread.
On the reverse side, a scene of the historic town of Tinta is depicted. The note is printed on paper and measures 155 x 65 mm. The printing office for this issue is Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited.
The 1976-1977 issues included distinct design elements which contributed to the banknotes circulated in Peru at that time.
On the reverse side, a scene of the historic town of Tinta is depicted. The note is printed on paper and measures 155 x 65 mm. The printing office for this issue is Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited.
The 1976-1977 issues included distinct design elements which contributed to the banknotes circulated in Peru at that time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- President, Director, General Manager
- Date of issue
- 15 December 1977
- Printing office
- Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark blue and black printing on pale pink underprint
- Dimensions
- 155 x 65 mm
- Pick catalog
- 113
About this banknote
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru issued the 50 soles banknote in 1977. This series was produced to modernize the currency following financial changes in Peru, printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited. The series was specifically introduced to maintain economic stability during a period of currency transition.
The front side of the banknote features an illustration of Garcilaso Inca de la Vega on the right and the arms of Peru at the center. It contains three signatures and the series identifier "H." The back side displays a scene of the historic town of Tinta. Notably, it lacks the "Pagará al Portador" inscription and security thread found in previous series.
