Catalog
| Issuer | Banco Potosí |
|---|---|
| Year | 1894 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
| Value | Log in to see details |
| Currency | Log in to see details |
| Composition | Log in to see details |
| Size | Log in to see details |
| Shape | Log in to see details |
| Printer | Log in to see details |
| Designer(s) | Log in to see details |
| Engraver(s) | Log in to see details |
| In circulation to | Log in to see details |
| Reference(s) | Log in to see details |
| Obverse description | Printed in red-orange and black, the obverse carries at upper left the ornate interlocking monogram of Banco Potosí beneath the bank title in bold letterpress. A central oval vignette presents an intaglio view of a colonial church facade with figures and animals in the foreground. To the left, a standing allegorical female figure holds a cornucopia, rendered in fine intaglio. To the right, a bust portrait of a cleric or notable figure appears within a circular frame. Denomination numerals '50' are placed at upper right and lower corners, with the date 'Sucre, Enero 1° de 1894' printed at upper right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse lettering | Log in to see details |
| Reverse description | The reverse is printed in red-orange with black intaglio, dominated by a large central vignette of a bald eagle with wings spread, perched atop a Bolivian coat of arms or shield with an olive branch, rendered in fine intaglio engraving. The composition is framed by elaborate guilloche rosettes arranged symmetrically across the entire field, with denomination numeral '50' appearing in large print at both left and right. The bank name appears in a central banner at the top. |
| Reverse lettering | BANCO POTOSÍ 50 50 |
| Signature(s) | Log in to see details |
| Protection type | Log in to see details |
| Protection description | Log in to see details |
| Variants | Log in to see details |
| Comments | Log in to see details |