| ARG 5 Pesos | ARG 1 Peso |
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This is a 5 pesos note (P252a), and the highest denomination from the first issue (Art. 36-Ley 12.155; 50 centavos, 1 and 5 pesos) of the Banco Central de la Republica Argentina and was issued from 1935 until 1948. A number of varieties exist for P252 which differ in the colour and titles of the signatories, the signatories themselves, and the Series, P252a uses the title Gerente general in blue, P252b uses Subgerente general in black and P252c reverts to Gerente general but this is now printed ... | Owner's Description:
The note is a 1 Peso example from the second, higher quality, run printed by BWC (9600000) and it is the first example of a square note in the Impossible Set. All the notes in this issue, from the 1 Peso through to the 5000 Pesos note (S471 to S480), appear to be uniface and this example is no exception. The central vignette is a picture of a sheep, no doubt referring to the importance of livestock to the economy of the region. |
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| BEZ 20 Dollars | BOL 1 Boliviano |
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The note representing the Central Bank is a BZ$20 note depicting Queen Elizabeth II on the front right with a jaguar reclining in a tree on the left in reference to the tropical rain forest of the region. The back of the note continues this theme with a range of the ‘Animals of Belize’ shown highlighting the biodiversity of the country. | Owner's Description:
The notes issued by this bank all feature a portrait of Francisco Argandona on the front although the position varies, for the 1 peso note from 1909 (S147b) which represents the bank in this set his older portrait is on the left. A mining scene on the right highlights the source of funds used to establish the bank although I expect a child wielding a pick may raise a few eyebrows today! The back of the note has two female figures, representing industry and commerce, reclining either side of the ... |
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| BOL 1 Boliviano | BOL 1 Boliviano |
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The selected note to represent this bank is a specimen note from the last 1 bolivano issue Series NN), and is thus dated 01.07.1911. The front features the portrait of a girl on the left and the Bolivian coat of arms on the right. The back of the note is described as being a ‘farmhouse’ however as the bank was founded to support the mining industry, and given the numerous pack animals in the foreground and the distinctly non-agricultural terrain, a depiction of a mining compound may be more like... | Owner's Description:
The note representing the Banco Potosi is an example of the one bolivano issue from 1894. On the left is a kneeling child in front of shelves of books, suggesting the desire for new discoveries and knowledge and political ideas(?). On the right is a portrait of General Antonio Narino, a very early voice from Colombia calling for independence from Spain, long before Napoleon invaded Spain precipitating the collapse of the Spanish Empire. Despite an extensive military and political career, includi... |
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| BOL 1 Boliviano | BOL 50 Bolivianos |
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The note included in this set for the Treasury of the Republic of Bolivia is an example of the 1 peso issue. The left of the front of the notes depicts the Bolivian coat-of-arms, the denomination in the centre, and a scene of tropical vegetation on the right representing the typical environment of the region. Not all positions were approved in the legislation associated with this issue and this note is a good example of this – Fiscal de Gobierno was retained however the titles DELGADO NACIONAL. ... | 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 e... |
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| BRA 10 Centavos on 100 Cruzeiros ND (1966-67) | BRG 20 Dollars |
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The note (P185a) included in this Set is one from the initial period of Banco Central do Brazil notes and bears the overstamp in the new currency – 10 centavos of Brazilian cruzerio novos on 100 Brazilian cruzerios. The front of the note has a portrait of Dom Pedro II who was the last emperor of Brazil and reigned from 1831 (age 5!), successfully turning the fortunes of Brazil around and making her a power in the region, yet despite this positive impact he was removed by a military coup in 1889.... | Owner's Description:
For the British Guiana Bank the SCWPM only mentions a 1902 issue which comprises of just three specimen notes - $5, $20 and $100. These are in the style of the Bank of England home issues and are dated 18__ suggesting they had been prepared for some time. The bank offices were located in the capital Georgetown, the centre of economic activity in the colony, and indicated by ‘Demerera’ in the text on this representative $20 note. |
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