Catalog
20.000 Pesos
| Issuer | Banco de la República |
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| Year | 2001-2013 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Obverse description | Intaglio portrait of astronomer and mathematician Julio Garavito Armero at right, executed in fine line engraving over a multicolour guilloche underprint in blue and green tones. At left, a large circular vignette of the Moon in blue-grey is flanked by celestial and geometric ornamental elements, with two serial numbers printed in the field. The inscription 'BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA' runs across the top, 'VEINTE MIL PESOS' and 'COLOMBIA' appear in bold letterpress below, accompanied by two facsimile signatures of bank officials. |
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| Reverse description | A large vignette of the Earth as seen from the lunar surface dominates the upper portion of the reverse, set against a complex multicolour guilloche background in blue, violet, and ochre tones. A panoramic intaglio rendering of the Moon's surface occupies the lower register, with a small medallion portrait at lower left. The denomination '20.000' appears in large numerals at upper left and lower right, with 'VEINTE MIL PESOS' inscribed along the lower band. |
| Reverse lettering | 20.000 VEINTE MIL PESOS BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA IMPRENTA DE BILLETES - BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA |
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