500 colones 1979 — Costa Rica ( Pick: 249 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 colones issued in Costa Rica in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 249. Its prominent color is purple on a multicolored underprint. The dimensions of the banknote measure 156 x 67 mm and it is printed on paper. The note features signatures from Carlos Manuel Castillo Morales and Rigoberto Navarro Meléndez, and it was produced by Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited. A total of 1,500,000 notes were produced.
The design of the front side includes specific features inherent to the 500 colones denomination, matching the unique characteristics noted in the catalog. The back side of the note is also distinct, although details about its imagery are not specified.
The printing was managed by Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited, known for producing a variety of banknotes globally. The 500 colones note reflects the multiple changes in designs and denominations issued by the Central Bank of Costa Rica during the late 20th century.
The design of the front side includes specific features inherent to the 500 colones denomination, matching the unique characteristics noted in the catalog. The back side of the note is also distinct, although details about its imagery are not specified.
The printing was managed by Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited, known for producing a variety of banknotes globally. The 500 colones note reflects the multiple changes in designs and denominations issued by the Central Bank of Costa Rica during the late 20th century.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Carlos Manuel Castillo Morales, Rigoberto Navarro Meléndez
- Date of issue
- 18 May 1982
- Printing office
- Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited
- Colour
- Purple on multicolored underprint
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- 1,500,000
- Pick catalog
- 249
About this banknote
The Banco Central de Costa Rica issued this 500 colones banknote in 1979. This series was part of an effort to update the banknotes with improved security features and contemporary designs. Printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited, the note exemplifies the period's focus on currency modernization.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Manuel María Gutiérrez with intricate designs and patterns in purple. The back side displays the Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica, showcasing the country's architectural heritage. This note, cataloged as Pick 249, had a production total of 1,500,000 pieces.
