| BRG 5 Dollars | CHL 20 Pesos |
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The note for Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas) in this Set is a $5 remainder from the first issue dated 1st September 1926 with subsequent issues in 1928, 1932 and 1934. Other denominations known for the bank are $10, $20 and $100. As the bank operated in numerous territories, and the designs of the notes were similar, the use of this particular note in British Guiana is indicated by the overprint text ‘Demerera, British Guiana’ and the stamped control letters B.G. at the top right... | Owner's Description:
The note included in this Set is a 20 pesos remainder, complete with counterfoil and radar S/N 37373 which is almost at the end of the last print run for this denomination in December 1897 (12501 to 37500). The front of the note includes a vignette of the bank building on the right which was destroyed in an earthquake in 1928, on the left is a child with a sickle and a freshly cut sheaf of wheat. The central image is a portrait of Captain Augustin Arturo Prat who was a lawyer and naval officer, ... |
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| COL 20 Pesos | COL 20 Pesos Oro 1979-83 |
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The note representing the Banco de Caldas is a specimen example of the 20 pesos issue. There are two versions of the note, S330 which has a multi-coloured guilloche (PMG has graded 5 examples) and a single colour archival version S331 (3 graded at PMG) and this note is one of multi-coloured types. A portrait of Francisco Jose de Caldas is on the right, with the intricate style of the rest of the design making it easy to identify ABNC as the printer. | Owner's Description:
The note selected for the Banco de la Republica is an example of the ‘20 pesos oro’ issued from 1966 to 1983 (p409). This is a common note and readily available in high grade, but is included here as it features Francisco Jose de Caldas on the front. More information on the importance of Caldas’ role in securing independence is included in the entry for the Banco de Caldas. However, it is his contribution as a scientist, which is commemorated on this note by the inclusion of the globe, this is a... |
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| COS 25 C�ntimos | COS 10,000 Colones |
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A specimen example of the smallest denomination, from the first issue of the Banco Internacional de Costa Rica is the note selected for this bank. The 25 centimos note from 1918-1919 has the image of an allegorical female on the left representing Costa Rica (Athena? in reference to the 1917 coup), it is interesting that the equivalent in coins was 25 centavos – an error by someone during the rapid changes in government at the time? | Owner's Description:
The note represent the current Central Bank of Costa Rica is an example of the 10000 colones from 2005. The front features an image of Emma Gamboa Alvarado and is the first time a woman has featured on a bank note issued by Costa Rica in recognition for her contributions to the country. As an academic Emma Gamboa was involved in improving the education of the children of Costa Rica and was instrumental in establishing the Education Department at the University of Costa Rica. Akin to other countr... |
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| ECU 1 Sucre | ECU 20 Sucres |
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The note selected for the Banco Internacional is a readily available 1 sucre remainder, S172r. The Coat of Arms for Ecuador is on the front right whereas on the left is a portrait of Antonio Jose de Sucre. Sucre was a Venezuelan General who played a key role in gaining independence of numerous territories from the Spanish following the Napoleonic Wars, starting with victory in 1822 at the Battle of Pinchincha, which liberated Quito which went on to become the capital of Ecuador. He also served a... | Owner's Description:
The note chosen for this Bank is a readily available remainder of 20 sucre depicting Columbus at the front left with a globe an anchor as symbols of his voyages of discovery. A shield bearing the Coat of Arms of Ecuador is also in the scene, topped with a helmet and with a chain – reference to the war for independence from Spain? As a remainder it is not unusual for the note to lack signatures however given the economy turmoil at the time these notes never even got serial numbers! The back of th... |
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| ELS 1 Col�n | FGU 5 Francs |
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I originally bought this note (1 colon, P125b) thinking this would be a cheap modern set to put together whilst working on the Mexican Revolutionary period. However when researching this note there not only appeared to be several notes with this design (P120, P123, P125, P133A) but there did not seem to be a record of all the Series that had been produced. It rapidly became apparent that there was even less information on the dates and signatures on the back! This seemed to be the situation with... | Owner's Description:
The example note in this Set is a 5 Francs note from 1947 with M. Buy as the Director (P1e). There are a number of signature varieties for the 5 Francs note and the numbers/series etc are going to take some more research to understand. The front of the note depicts an indigenous male (left) and female (right) with a surround of sugar cane and an anchor indicating a major export of the region. The back highlights Amazonian flora and fauna, a caduceus as a further reference to trade and a female e... |
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