KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

500 soles 1966 — Peru ( Pick: 87a )

Region: South America
Front side
500 soles Peru 1966 — Front side
Back side
500 soles Peru 1966 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 soles issued in Peru in 1966. It is cataloged under Pick number 87a. The banknote measures 180 x 80 mm and features a front design that includes "REPUBLIC; Banco Central de Reserva del Perú; Ley 13958, 1962; 1964 Issue; 9.2.1962; 20.9.1963; 20.5.1966; 23.2.1968." The front design presents Liberty seated, holding a shield and staff at the center, with a color scheme of brown on light brown and a multicolor underprint. The back displays arms at the center and is noted as "Printer: TDLR.; Variant a: a. Issued note."

Signed by Carlos Velarde Cabello, Fernando Schwab López-Aldana, and Javier Otero Gaymer, this banknote was produced in an amount of 500,000 copies.

The banknote is printed on paper. The law for the issue of this banknote, Ley 13958, was enacted in 1962.

Specifications

Signed by
Carlos Velarde Cabello (Director), Fernando Schwab López-Aldana (President), Javier Otero Gaymer (General Manager)
Date of issue
1966-05-20
Printing office
TDLR
Paper
paper
Colour
brown on light brown and multicolor underprint
Dimensions
180 x 80 mm
Amount produced
500,000
Pick catalog
87a

About this banknote

The 500 soles note was issued by the Banco Central de Reserva del Perú. This series was introduced in 1966, amidst changes in the banknote designs and denominations under the monetary laws established by Ley 13958 of 1962. The note features signatures from Director Carlos Velarde Cabello, President Fernando Schwab López-Aldana, and General Manager Javier Otero Gaymer.

The front of the note showcases a depiction of Liberty seated, holding a shield and staff, surrounded by a multicolor underprint. The reverse side displays the national arms at the center. The note, identified as Pick 87a, was printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company Limited (TDLR), with a total production of 500,000 notes.

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