An Impossible Set
Bolivia: Banco Central de Bolivia

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Bolivia, like most countries in the region, was transitioning from the many different notes and designs issued by the private banks, to a centralised financial system. The Central Bank was founded in 1928, began operations in 1929 with the first notes being overprinted issues from the Banco de la Na...
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Set Details
Note Description: Bolivia, Banco Central ""SPEC
50 Bolivianos
Grade: 65 EPQ
Country: Bolivia
Note Number: BOL123s
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Vignettes: 		- Printer: ABNC
Comment: Exceptional Paper Quality
Certification #: 1166994-001
Owner: ColonialCoinsUK
Set Category: World
Set Name: An Impossible Set
Slot Name: Bolivia: Banco Central de Bolivia
Research: See PMG's Census Report for this Note

Owner's Description

A specimen note from 1936 has been selected for the Banco Central de Bolivia entry in this Set. The central vignette on the front of the note is a view of La Paz with Mount Illimani in the background. A portrait of Simon Bolivar is on the left with one of Antonio Jose de Sucre on the right. Both played pivotal roles in seeking independence from Spain across the whole region, Bolivar needs little introduction and appears on numerous notes from most of the countries involved. Some details on the exploits of Sucre can be found in the description of the Banco Internacional note from Ecuador where the currency bears his name. Although the note value is 50 Bolivanos the historical link between neighbouring countries is reflected on the back of the note where a second denomination is also included – 5 Bolivares.

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