| MEX 5 Pesos | MRV 20 Centavos |
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The representative note is a specimen 5 Pesos note (no series, S437s, M528s) which was the lowest and most common denomination issued by the bank. The front of the note shows a seated female figure (representing the city?) with her back to the harbour surrounded by references to the local industries and commerce; mining tools, agricultural products and the train line. The back of the note depicts another view of the docks as Veracruz is a major port and remains critical to the Mexican economy to... | Owner's Description:
The representative ‘note’ for this Set is a 20 centavos from Series 2 of the issue (S1096/M3966). A number of firsts for the collection result from this note 1) the first pasteboard note 2) the smallest note at 53 × 31 mm and 3) an unrecorded Series letter(s) as Z. R. – one of the 1916 issues? The signature, also in red, is Armando Deschamps, a well-respected local businessman, who was appointed Tesorero General in 1915. |
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| MRV 20 Pesos | MEX 5 Pesos |
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The note included is a 20 pesos dos caritas (S537b, M926f) Series K dated January 1915 and is therefore from the fifth and last printing by Norris Peters. On the back is a black scalloped treasury seal and the date 6-10-15, the control letters MAR-T are also included. As a later note the signatures are smaller than the earlier printings and are Sebastian Vargas (Teserero General), Manuel Chao (Gobernador) and J. Manuel Munoz (Interventor). | Owner's Description:
Notes were printed for L. Guiterrez by C. H. Clayton & Co. New York, and issued in denominations of 5, 10 and 50 pesos. The note representing this source of currency is an unissued example of the 5 pesos note. The majority of the private issues from Merida seem to be remainders rather than issued examples. |
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| MEX 1000 Pesos | NIC 1 Peso |
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The note selected to represent the Nacional Monte de Piedad is an example of the 1000 pesos issue, as is usual for these notes it is a remainder (also known with the counterfoil). On this denomination the front of the notes features the ever present portrait of Pedro Romero de Terreros in the centre. A scene of ‘daily life’ of the local population at the lower left highlights the founding philanthropic values of the institution with commerce depicted as an allegorical figure on the lower right. ... | Owner's Description:
The representative note included in this Set is a 1 peso remainder, S107r. The central image is a girl standing holding a lamb with the mother sheep looking on. This ABNC vignette appears on a number of banknotes and I thought it was a centaur at first glance! On the left is a cherub playing the lyre and on the right the head of a steer – another common reference to cattle being a major commodity of the region. The note is Series I (one) and S/N 28,836 so about half way through the print run of ... |
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| PAR 50 Centimos | PER 40 Centavos |
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The Argentine forces issued notes in several denominations with the 50 centimos (this note S181r, P.P.1r) being the most common and usually found as a remainder. On the front of this blue uniface note is the coat of arms for Paraguay and a dog laying on a strong box. The 5 and 10 pesos notes are much more difficult to find with the 1 peso denomination probably the rarest of the set. | Owner's Description:
The note in my collection is an example of S116r 40 centavos as it not only added a new bank but also was a less common denomination. The front bears the common vignette and the back highlights the bank’s name and the denomination in green. The S/N is 174,116 so about half way through the print run of 320,000 in January 1873. |
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| SUR 1 Gulden 1942 | SUR 1 Gulden 1974-79 |
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The note representing this Zilverbon issue is a 1 Gulden note dated 30 April 1942 (p105c) and is the first issue to bear two serial numbers. On the left of the front of the note is an image of Athena, the Goddess of War, no doubt as a reference to the circumstances that these notes were issued under. The back of the note continues the simple black and white theme and features a typical intricate design from ABNC. | Owner's Description:
For the Dutch Administration notes, it is interesting that each issue of the 2½ Gulden notes had a different design whereas the 1 Gulden notes all have the same basic design. The front of the note depicts the Ministry of Finance building (now the High Court) with the back retaining a simple black and white design akin to the Zilverbon notes. The note selected is an example of the 1979 issue of 1 Gulden notes and is the variety with the signature, but without the printed name, of the Minister of ... |
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