500 pesos 1979 — Colombia ( Pick: 420b )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 pesos issued in Colombia in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 420b, which identifies it within the documented issues. Its denomination and year place it among banknotes issued during this period.
The front side of the note features a multicolor design with General Francisco de Paula Santander depicted on the left. The back side is gray, showcasing a subterranean church with the imprint of the Liberty Printer, American Bank Note Company.
The note measures 140 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Rafael Gama Quijano and Francisco Jose Ortega. This variant of the banknote was issued on April 1, 1979.
The front side of the note features a multicolor design with General Francisco de Paula Santander depicted on the left. The back side is gray, showcasing a subterranean church with the imprint of the Liberty Printer, American Bank Note Company.
The note measures 140 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Rafael Gama Quijano and Francisco Jose Ortega. This variant of the banknote was issued on April 1, 1979.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Rafael Gama Quijano, Francisco Jose Ortega
- Date of issue
- April 1, 1979
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green, brown, blue, and orange.
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 420b
About this banknote
The Banco de la República issued this series of 500 pesos banknotes in 1979. This series was introduced with the aim of improving security features and updating existing designs. The printing was carried out by the American Bank Note Company with key signatures from Rafael Gama Quijano and Francisco Jose Ortega.
The front side of the note features a portrait of General Francisco de Paula Santander. The back side design includes an image of a subterranean church along with the allegory of Liberty. The note measures 140 x 70 mm and is printed on paper in green, brown, blue, and orange colors. It is identified as Pick number 420b.
