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| Issuer | Junta de Vigilancia de la Emisión de Cheques Circulares |
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| Year | 1917 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Obverse description | The note is entirely typographic in layout, with the full title and authorizing legend across the top in uppercase letterpress. The face value is stated in words at center and repeated as a large bold numeral at right. The issuing authority, applicable law number, equivalent value in Libras Peruanas, and the date and place of issue are all printed in structured text fields. |
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| Obverse lettering | CERTIFICADO DE DEPOSITO DE ORO EMITIDO POR LA JUNTA DE VIGILANCIA DE LA EMISION DE CHEQUES CIRCULARES DE CONFORMIDAD CON LA LEY Nº 2429 Cinco Centavos 5 EQUIVALENTE EN LIBRAS PERUANAS 0,0,05. LIMA, 17 DE AGOSTO DE 1917 POR LA JUNTA DE VIGILANCIA (Translation: Gold Deposit Certificate issued by the Surveillance Board of the Issuance of Circulating Checks in accordance with Law No. 2429 Five Cents 5 Equivalent in Libras Peruanas 0.0.05. Lima, August 17th, 1917 By the Surveillance Board) |
| Reverse description | A central vignette shows a radiant sun with a human face, a recurring symbol of Peruvian identity. The denomination in words is inscribed above and below the vignette, while text flanking the central image states the convertibility terms, specifying redemption in sealed gold coin at the offices of the Junta de Vigilancia at the rate of 200 certificates per Libra Peruana. |
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