KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

500 pesos 1943 — Paraguay ( Pick: 174 )

Region: South America
Front side
500 pesos Paraguay 1943 — Front side
Back side
500 pesos Paraguay 1943 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 pesos issued in Paraguay in 1943. It is cataloged under Pick number 174. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this issue.

This note features a dark-gray design on an olive underprint. The dimensions of the banknote are 150 x 80 mm, and it is made of paper.

The State Bank of Paraguay issued banknotes of varying denominations during the early 1940s amid economic changes in the region.

Specifications

Date of issue
1943
Colour
dark-gray on olive underprint
Dimensions
150 x 80 mm
Pick catalog
174

About this banknote

The "Banco de la República del Paraguay" issued this 500 pesos banknote in 1943. This series was introduced to adjust the currency in circulation during the early 1940s, reflecting economic transitions in the country. Notably, these banknotes were printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, a prominent printer in London.

The front side of the note features a portrait of Carlos Antonio López, with agricultural scenes and cattle depicted, emphasizing its economic significance. The back showcases the national emblem with the words "Paz y Justicia." This banknote, cataloged as Pick 174, is printed on paper with dimensions of 150 x 80 mm.

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