50 Pesos, The Spanish Bank of Havana, Cuba, 1881 (1872–1890) (Pick 22)

This 50 Pesos note was issued in Cuba by The Spanish Bank of Havana, dated 1881 (1872–1890). It belongs to the Pre-Republic (1870-1898) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Amadeo I (1871-1873). It measures 200 × 132 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 22.

Obverse: Black, green and yellow print. Standing young girl holding bundle of sugar cane over shoulder (sugar industry); palm trees. Its lettering reads “50 / EL BANCO ESPAÑOL DE LA HABANA / á la presentación de este billete pagará / al portador CINCUENTA pesos fuertes en / efectivo. / Habana, 21 de Marzo 1881”. Translation given in the catalogue: “The Spanish Bank of Havana Upon presentation of this note, the bearer will be paid Fifty Pesos fuertes in cash. Havana, March 21, 1881.”.

Reverse: Blank. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.