500 pesos 1977 — Colombia ( Pick: 420a )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Colombia, dated 1977, carries a denomination of 500 pesos. It is part of the 1974 issue and falls within the 1977-1979 timeframe.
Cataloged under Pick number 420a, this note features a front design with an olive and multicolor palette, showcasing General Francisco de Paula Santander on the left. The back design is gray, depicting a subterranean church and the Liberty Printer, with a variant date of 20.7.1977.
Cataloged under Pick number 420a, this note features a front design with an olive and multicolor palette, showcasing General Francisco de Paula Santander on the left. The back design is gray, depicting a subterranean church and the Liberty Printer, with a variant date of 20.7.1977.
Specifications
- Pick catalog
- 420a
About this banknote
The Banco de la República issued the 500 Pesos Oro banknote on July 20, 1977, as part of its 1977-1979 series. This series was introduced to update the nation's currency with enhanced security features and designs.
The front of the note features General Francisco de Paula Santander on the left side, with his profile also serving as the watermark. The back displays a gray depiction of the subterranean church of Las Salinas de Zipaquirá and a Liberty head. Printed by the American Bank Note Company, this note measures 140 x 70 mm.
