500 bolivianos 1928 — Bolivia ( Pick: 134 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 bolivianos issued in Bolivia in 1928. It is cataloged under Pick number 134. The note features a front design with the inscription “L.1928.2OLYHJUHHQRQURVHDQGSDOH\HOORZJUHHQXQGHU SULQW9LHZRI/L3D]DWOHIWFHQWHU6HULHV$*6LJQDWXUH YDULHWLHV.”
This note measures 145 x 78 mm and has a color scheme of green on a multicolor underprint. It is signed by Juan F. Granier (Accountant), Humberto Cuenca de la Riva (Government Delegate), and Alberto Palacios (General Manager). The back design includes the details “$UPVDWFHQWHU%& 3XUSOH3ULQWHU: 6.” The banknote was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London.
The 500 bolivianos note showcases distinct printed features typical of the period, reflecting security and intricate graphical elements in its design. The production of this note underscores the craftsmanship and attention to detail prevalent in early 20th-century banknotes.
This note measures 145 x 78 mm and has a color scheme of green on a multicolor underprint. It is signed by Juan F. Granier (Accountant), Humberto Cuenca de la Riva (Government Delegate), and Alberto Palacios (General Manager). The back design includes the details “$UPVDWFHQWHU%& 3XUSOH3ULQWHU: 6.” The banknote was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London.
The 500 bolivianos note showcases distinct printed features typical of the period, reflecting security and intricate graphical elements in its design. The production of this note underscores the craftsmanship and attention to detail prevalent in early 20th-century banknotes.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Juan F. Granier (Accountant), Humberto Cuenca de la Riva (Government Delegate), Alberto Palacios (General Manager)
- Date of issue
- July 20, 1928
- Printing office
- Waterlow & Sons Limited, London
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 145 x 78 mm
- Pick catalog
- 134
About this banknote
The "Banco de la Nación Boliviana" issued this 500 bolivianos banknote in 1928. This series was introduced to standardize the currency during a period of economic adjustments in Bolivia. Produced by Waterlow & Sons Limited, it features the signatures of Juan F. Granier, Humberto Cuenca de la Riva, and Alberto Palacios.
The front of this banknote displays a view of La Paz on the left with a green background on a rose and pale yellow-green underprint. The reverse side features the national arms at the center, printed in purple. The banknote is categorized as Pick number 134 and measures 145 x 78 mm.
