KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

500 pesos 1986 — Colombia ( Pick: 423c )

Region: South America
Front side
500 pesos Colombia 1986 — Front side
Back side
500 pesos Colombia 1986 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 pesos issued in Colombia in 1986. It falls under Pick number 423c, identifying it within the documented series. The note's design features General Francisco de Paula Santander on the front, complemented by a color scheme of brown, dark green, and red-brown on a multicolored underprint. The back of the note displays Bogotá, along with a screw coinage press at the lower right.

This banknote measures 140 x 70 mm and is classified as being made of paper. The watermark on this note features General Francisco, with variants noted as 12.10.1985 and 20.7.1986. The printing office responsible for the production of this note was TDLR.

Production details, including the amount produced and signing authority, remain unspecified. In 1986, Colombia's monetary policy was focused on stabilizing the national currency amid economic challenges.

Specifications

Signed by
Not specified
Date of issue
12.10.1985; 20.7.1986
Printing office
TDLR
Paper
Paper
Colour
Brown, dark green, and red-brown on multicolored underprint
Dimensions
140 x 70 mm
Amount produced
Not specified
Pick catalog
423c

About this banknote

The Banco de la República Colombia issued the 500 pesos banknote in the year 1986. This series was introduced as part of ongoing currency updates during the 1980s to reflect Colombia's historical figures and landmarks in its banknote designs.

The front side of the banknote features General Francisco de Paula Santander on the left. The reverse side depicts Bogotá and a screw coinage press at the lower right. This particular note, Pick number 423c, was printed by Thomas De La Rue (TDLR) and features a watermark of General Francisco, with variants issued on December 10, 1985, and July 20, 1986.

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