| Issuer | Peru |
| Year | 1879 |
| Type | Standard banknote |
| Value | 500 Soles (500 PEH) |
| Currency | Sol (1863-1985) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 195 × 85 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Printer | American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), Ottawa, New York, United States (1795-date) |
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| Reference(s) | P#10 |
| Obverse description | Black on yellow and gold underprint. Coat of Arms with cherubs at center. |
| Reverse description | Blue and green. Scene (painting) of funeral of Atahualpa in Cajamarca on 29.08.1533. |
| Signature(s) | |
| Protection type | Watermark |
| Protection description | No watermark. |
| Obverse lettering | La Republica
del Perú
500
Quinientos Soles
Pagará al portador
conforme a ló dispuesto en las leyes de 27 de Enero y
4 de Febrero de 1879.
LIMA, JUNIO 30 DE 1879.
POR LA JUNTA ADMINISTRADORA
Y DE VIGILANCIA DE LA EMISION FISCAL. (Translation: The Republic of Peru Five Hundred Soles Will pay to the bearer accordingly to stated on Laws from January 27th. and February 4th., 1879. By Administrative and Oversight Board of Fiscal Issue Lima, June 30th., 1879.) |
| Reverse lettering | LA REPUBLICA
500
DEL PERÚ (Translation: The Republic of Peru) |
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| Catalog ID | 2000754900 |
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