KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

5000 pesetas 1976 — Spain ( Pick: 155 )

Region: Europe
Front side
5000 pesetas Spain 1976 — Front side
Back side
5000 pesetas Spain 1976 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5000 pesetas issued in Spain in 1976. It is cataloged under Pick number 155. The note features a blend of grey and multicolour, printed on cotton paper, and measures 150 x 75 mm.

The front design exhibits a purple and brown color scheme on a multicolor underprint, depicting King Carlos III on the right. The back side features the Museum of Prado in Madrid at the left center. A watermark of King Carlos III is present.

This banknote was signed by Carlos Solchaga Catalán. A total of 171,030,000 pieces were produced. The 1982-1987 issue represents a continuation of the currency series during a time of economic transition in Spain.

Specifications

Signed by
Carlos Solchaga Catalán
Date of issue
1976
Printing office
FNMT
Paper
Cotton
Colour
Grey and multicolour
Dimensions
150 x 75 mm
Amount produced
171,030,000
Pick catalog
155

About this banknote

The Bank of Spain (Banco de España) issued the 5,000 pesetas banknote dated February 6, 1976, during the reign of King Juan Carlos I. This note was introduced into circulation on July 19, 1978, as part of the country's ongoing efforts to modernize its currency.

The obverse features a front-facing bust of King Carlos III, accompanied by geometric designs and the Spanish coat of arms in the background. The reverse displays the main facade of the Prado Museum in Madrid, also adorned with geometric patterns. The watermark presents the head of King Carlos III. This banknote, cataloged as Pick number 155, was printed by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (FNMT) and was demonetized on November 17, 2002.

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