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10 Cordobas 2014-2017 Issue P209 |
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Nicaragua, Banco Central "Replacement"
10 Córdobas RA4 2014 |
| Grade: |
PMG 66 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8058540-009
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Owner Comments
These all new designed 2015 banknote series were introduced into circulation on the 26th of October 2015. The series was put out to international tender in August/September of 2014 where a French company one the contract for a total of U$17 million. This series features places and tourist destinations throughout the country.
The notes have a prefix A (please see an example in the 2nd Set) and the replacement/star notes such as this example have the R prefix.
The 10 Cordobas banknotes pay homage to the city of Managua. With Palm trees being used as the holographic security feature. The obverse of the note features the Salvador Allende Port on Lake Managua. A popular tourist spot located on the foreshore of the Managua Lake that has plenty of parks, restaurants and bars with nightlife.
The reverse of the note features La Vaquita (The little cow) is a costume and dance from the Patron Festivities in Managua held in August each year.
As at October 2020 there were a total of 9 replacement notes graded. This note is graded equal 2nd highest with 5 other notes with only 1 graded higher in 67 EPQ and 2 notes graded 65 EPQ. In the regular issue there were a total of 51 notes graded between 63 EPQ and 68 EPQ, I have a 67 EPQ regular issue in my 2nd set.
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20 Cordobas 2014-2017 Issue P210 |
| Item: |
Nicaragua, Banco Central "Replacement"
20 Córdobas RB4 2014 |
| Grade: |
PMG 67 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1960453-084
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Owner Comments
These all new designed 2015 banknote series were introduced into circulation on the 26th of October 2015. The series was put out to international tender in August/September of 2014 where a French company one the contract for a total of U$17 million. This series features places and tourist destinations throughout the country.
The notes have a prefix A and the replacement/star notes have the R prefix (such as this example).
This particular note is the replacement note, with a regular issue to be found in my other sets.
The 20 Cordobas banknotes pay homage to the Caribbean Coast. With Turtles being used as the holographic security feature. The obverse of the note features the Morova Church located in the Pearl Lagoon. A beautiful area well known for its pristine tropical sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.
The reverse of the note features Festival Mayo Ya or Palo de Mayo (Maypole) is a month long celebration in the heavily Afro-caribbean influenced Atlantic Coast region of Nicaragua.
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| Slot: |
50 Cordobas 2014-2017 Issue P211 |
| Item: |
Nicaragua, Banco Central "Replacement"
50 Córdobas RC4 2014 |
| Grade: |
PMG 66 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8058540-024
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Owner Comments
These all new designed 2015 banknote series were introduced into circulation on the 26th of October 2015. The series was put out to international tender in August/September of 2014 where a French company one the contract for a total of U$17 million. This series features places and tourist destinations throughout the country.
The notes have a prefix A (please see an example in the 3rd Set) and the replacement/star notes such as this example have the R prefix.
The 50 Cordobas banknotes pay homage to the city of Masaya. With the Marimba being used as the holographic security feature. The obverse of the note features the Artisan Markets in Masaya. A historic market place in the centre of Masaya that has stood for over 100 years.
The reverse of the note features Ballet Folklorico (Folklore Ballet) that is traditional to the city of Masaya.
As at October 2020 there were a total of 29 replacement notes graded. With one note graded higher in 67 EPQ and this equal 2nd with 25 other notes (including 1 in my 2nd set) and 2 graded lower in 65 EPQ. There was a total of 40 regular issue notes with grades between 65 EPQ and 67 EPQ. There is a 66 EPQ note in my 3rd set.
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100 Cordobas 2014-2017 Issue P212 |
| Item: |
Nicaragua, Banco Central "Replacement"
100 Córdobas RD4 2014 |
| Grade: |
PMG 67 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8058540-030
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Owner Comments
These all new designed 2015 banknote series were introduced into circulation on the 26th of October 2015. The series was put out to international tender in August/September of 2014 where a French company one the contract for a total of U$17 million. This series features places and tourist destinations throughout the country.
The notes have a prefix A (please see an example in the 3rd Set) and the replacement/star notes such as this example have the R prefix.
The 100 Cordobas banknotes pay homage to the colonial city of Granada. With the Tambours being used as the holographic security feature. The obverse of the note features the Granada Cathedral. A historic catholic Cathedral that sits on the site that was first built in 1525 as a temple. It was expanded and rebuilt over the centuries, in 1855 a dynamite was placed in one of the towers by the filibuster army of William Walker that caused serious damage. In 1880 works began on the new temple and they were completed in entirety in 1972.
The reverse of the note features Coche de Caballos (Horse drawn carriage) that are commonly found around the tourist square in Granada.
As at October 2020 there are only 8 replacement notes graded by PMG in the registry. This is the highest graded with 5 in grade 66 EPQ and 2 in grade 65 EPQ. There was a total of 54 graded regular issue notes with grades ranging from 63 EPQ through to 69 EPQ. In my 3rd set you will see an 67 EPQ example.
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200 Cordobas 2014-2017 Issue P213 |
| Item: |
Nicaragua, Banco Central "Replacement"
200 Córdobas RE3 2014 |
| Grade: |
PMG 66 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
2079837-009
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Owner Comments
This particular series introduced by the central bank in 2015 received an award from Reconnaissance International for best Regional banknote of the year in 2016.
This banknote along with the other banknote in set #2 are both low numbered replacement notes. There is a regular issue note in grade 67 in my Nicaragua # 3 set.
This newly designed 200 Cordobas banknote is also the first circulating banknote to feature a new security measure called Latitude from the company Innovia. It is a diffractive optical effect visible from both sides of the note and that is Nicaragua's national bird the Guardabarranco.
The obverse of the banknote features the Ruben Dario Theatre which has featured on many previous Nicaraguan banknotes. And the reverse of the note features the comedy dance El Güegüense. Which is a big part of Nicaraguan folklore and has its roots in the town of Diriamba in the department of Carazo.
As at October 2020 there were a total of 6 of these notes graded. All notes are graded in 65 EPQ with another replacement note in my 2nd set. In the regular issue there was a total of 55 graded with grades between 64 and 68 EPQ, there is a 67 EPQ regular issue in my 3rd set.
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500 Cordobas 2014-2017 Issue P214 |
| Item: |
Nicaragua, Banco Central "Replacement"
500 Córdobas RF6 2014 - Printer: TDLR |
| Grade: |
PMG 67 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8066952-019
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Owner Comments
These newly designed 500 Cordobas paper notes entered into circulation on the 26th of October 2015 together with the rest of the issue from 10 through to this note of 500 Cordobas. As the denomination increased in value so to did the length of the notes, with each increment being 5 mm larger than previous. This being the longest of the issue at 156mm in length.
There is the regular issue with the A prefix and the Replacement/Star Notes feature an R prefix such as this note. The same design was used for the latest 2019 polymer issue notes.
The obverse of the banknote features the famous Catedral de Leon (Leon Cathedral) It is the largest Cathedral in all of Central America, it is a World Heritage Listed site by UNESCO that was built between 1747 and 1817. In the crypts below the cathedral are the remains of several prominent Nicaraguans including Miguel Larreynaga and Ruben Dario among others.
The reverse of the banknote features the Momotombo Volcano which is on the banks of the Managua Lake and located not that far from the city of Leon.
As at October 2020 there were 16 of these notes graded. There were 7 in a higher grade 68 EPQ and this was one of 7 graded in 67 EPQ with two in 66 EPQ. There was also 13 regular issues graded between 65 EPQ and 67 EPQ.
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1000 Cordobas 2014-2017 Issue P215 |
| Item: |
Nicaragua, Banco Central "Replacement"
1000 Córdobas 2014 (ND 2017) - Printer: TDLR |
| Grade: |
PMG 66 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8066952-020
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Owner Comments
This newly issued 1000 Cordobas banknote was released into circulation on the 2nd of January 2017, just a month after the limited edition commemorative issue (P216). This marks the return of the 1000 Cordoba banknote after a 30 year absence in Nicaragua after the inflationary 1980s when the Old Cordoba was replaced with the New Cordoba Oro in 1990 with a lower exchange rate. There was a 500 and 1000 Cordoba banknote produced for the 1990s set however this was never released to the public and only two known examples were issued officially. These were released to reduce the amount of banknotes required for larger transactions, as the Cordoba Oro had devalued considerably from when it was initially introduced in the early 1990s. 1000 Cordobas in US Dollar value in 2016 was roughly U$35.
There are two variations the regular issue notes with an A prefix, and the Replacement notes such as this one with an R prefix.
The obverse of the banknote features Hacienda San Jacinto a farm located in the municipality of Tipitapa about 30 mins away from the capital of Managua. This farm was home to the battle of San Jacinto which took place on the 14th of September 1856. This scene was first depicted on the Series C 10 Cordobas banknote from 1972. Later it was featured on both the series A & B 2002 & 2006 500 Cordobas banknotes. The same Hacienda was also featured on the short lived emergency issue notes of 1989-90 on the 50,000 Cordobas and 10 million Cordobas with a slightly different design.
The reverse of the banknotes feature the Fortress of the Immaculate Conception (Castillo Inmaculada Concepcion). This fortress is a World Heritage listed site that was originally constructed in 1675 along the banks of the San Juan River in El Castillo in Southern Nicaragua. The purpose of this fort was to protect the city of Granada from Pirate attacks. A scene depicting the Fortress is also present on the reverse of the 50 Cordobas banknotes from series A & B from 2002 & 2006.
The banknote is paper based and it is to complement the 2015 release of mainly polymer banknotes (only the 500 Cordobas is also paper), its dimensions are 161 x 67 mm being slightly larger (5mm) than the 500 Cordobas banknote. This same design is used for the new 2019 polymer release.
As of October 2020 there was only a total of 2 of these replacement notes that have been certified, both in EPQ 66. In the normal emission there was a total of 11 notes graded from 64 EPQ through to 67 EPQ.
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1000 Cordobas 2016 Commemorative Issue P216 |
| Item: |
Nicaragua, Banco Central "Commemorative"
1000 Córdobas ND (2016) - Printer: TDLR |
| Grade: |
PMG 67 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1858118-029
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Owner Comments
The limited edition commemorative issue 1000 Cordobas banknote was released into circulation on the 1st of December 2016. This marks the return of the 1000 Cordoba banknote after a 30 year absence in Nicaragua after the inflationary 1980s when the Old Cordoba was replaced with the New Cordoba Oro in 1990 with a lower exchange rate. There was a 500 and 1000 Cordoba banknote produced for the 1990s set however this was never released to the public and only two known examples were issued officially. These were released to reduce the amount of banknotes required for larger transactions, as the Cordoba Oro had devalued considerably from when it was initially introduced in the early 1990s. 1000 Cordobas in US Dollar value in 2016 was roughly U$35. This banknote is celebrating 100 years of the death of legendary Nicaraguan poet Ruben Dario (He is described on the banknote as the prince of the Spanish letters). It is also the first time Ruben Dario has featured on a 1000 Cordoba banknote, having previously featured on multiple issues from 1945 through to 1985 on the 500 Cordobas banknotes and from 1990 - 2006 on the 100 Cordobas banknotes. The banknote is paper based and it is to complement the 2015 release of mainly polymer banknotes (only the 500 Cordobas is also paper), its dimensions are 161 x 67 mm being slightly larger (5mm) than the 500 Cordobas banknote. On both the obverse and reverse is quotes from his poetry in Spanish.
As of October 2020 there is a total of 17 of these notes that have been certified. 12 in EPQ 66 and this is one of 5 in EPQ 67.
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500 Cordobas 2017 Issue P217 (formerly NICUNL500a) |
| Item: |
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| Grade: |
PMG 68 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1801406-026
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Owner Comments
The new 500 & 1000 Cordoba Polymer 2019 notes entered into circulation on the 8th of July 2019. The design carries on from the previous paper issue with new polymer security measures. This is the first time the 500 Cordoba banknote has been issued in polymer.
This note is the regular issue with the A prefix and the Replacement/Star Notes feature an R prefix that can be found in my 3rd set.
In the 2nd set there is a matching numbers to the 1000 Cordoba Polymer note, it is also a Binary note that was given the First Releases designation by PMG for being received within 30 days of issue.
The obverse of the banknote features the famous Catedral de Leon (Leon Cathedral) It is the largest Cathedral in all of Central America, it is a World Heritage Listed site by UNESCO that was built between 1747 and 1817. In the crypts below the cathedral are the remains of several prominent Nicaraguans including Miguel Larreynaga and Ruben Dario among others.
The reverse of the banknote features the Momotombo Volcano which is on the banks of the Managua Lake and located not that far from the city of Leon.
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| Slot: |
1000 Cordobas 2017 Issue P218 (formerly NICUNL1000c) |
| Item: |
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| Grade: |
PMG 67 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8064765-004
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Owner Comments
The new 500 & 1000 Cordoba Polymer 2019 notes entered into circulation on the 8th of July 2019. The design carries on from the previous paper issue with new polymer security measures. This is the first time the 1000 Cordoba banknote has been issued in polymer.
There is the regular issue with the A prefix and the Replacement/Star Notes feature an R prefix.
This particular note is a matching numbers to the 500 Cordoba Polymer note, it is also a Binary note that was given the First Releases designation by PMG
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| Slot: |
5 Cordobas 2017 Issue P219 |
| Item: |
Nicaragua, Banco Central "Commemorative"
5 Córdobas 2019 |
| Grade: |
PMG 68 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1963370-090
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Owner Comments
This latest commemorative issue from Nicaragua was released in Polymer for the 60th Anniversary of the Central Bank. It marks the return to a 5 Cordoba note which hadn't been seen since the 1995 issue. The currency had deflated considerably since then and the face value of this note is roughly 15 US cents. Unlike other modern issues there is no known replacement notes for this note.
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