KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

50000 soles 1981 — Peru ( Pick: 125 )

Region: South America
Front side
50000 soles Peru 1981 — Front side
Back side
50000 soles Peru 1981 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50000 soles issued in Peru in 1981. It is cataloged under Pick number 125. The front side design features elements from earlier denominations such as 1000 Soles de Oro and 5000 Soles de Oro, depicting Inca de la Vega. The design incorporates black and orange on a multicolor underprint, with arms at the center and Nicolas de Pierola appearing on the right.

On the back, a drilling rig is shown to the left with a helicopter approaching. The watermark presents Nicolas de Pierola. The paper note measures 150 x 75 mm and was produced by the American Banknote Corporation in the United States and De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.

This note was produced in an amount of 50,000,000. The signatures include Jorge Jelicic Cavenago, Richard Charles Webb Duarte, and Brian Jensen Rubio. The 50,000 soles note is part of the currency series that reflects the economic development strategies during the early 1980s in Peru.

Specifications

Signed by
Jorge Jelicic Cavenago (Director, 1965-1968); Richard Charles Webb Duarte (President, 1980-1985); Brian Jensen Rubio (General Manager, 1980-1985)
Date of issue
1981-1985
Printing office
American Banknote Corporation (ABNC), United States; De La Rue (DLR), London, United Kingdom
Paper
Paper
Colour
green and orange
Dimensions
150 x 75 mm
Amount produced
50,000,000
Pick catalog
125

About this banknote

The 50,000 soles banknote was issued by the Central Reserve Bank of Peru in 1981. This series was introduced during a period of high inflation, necessitating higher denominated currency. The note was printed by the American Banknote Corporation (ABNC) and De La Rue, with a circulation of 50,000,000 notes.

The front side of the note is adorned with the image of Nicolás de Piérola alongside the arms at the center. It features a black and orange design on a multicolor underprint. The back side depicts a drilling rig with a helicopter approaching. This banknote has a watermark of Nicolás de Piérola and measures 150 x 75 mm.

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