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100 Pesos, Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic, 1956–1958 (Pick 76)

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1956-1958

Issuing entity

Dominican Republic

This 100 Pesos note was issued in Dominican Republic by the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, with dates recorded from 1956–1958. It belongs to the Peso oro (1937-2009)/Peso Dominicano (2011-present) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Third Republic (1922-1965). It measures 156 × 65 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 76.

Obverse: Black print on white paper. Allegorical woman with coffeepot and cup at center. BANK Orange seal with text OVER: CIUDAD TRUJILLO / DISTRITO NACIONAL / REPUBLICA DOMINICANA. Its lettering reads “BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA DOMINICANA / 100 / ESTE BILLETE TIENE FUERZA / LIBERATORIA PARA EL PAGO DE TODAS LAS / OBLIGACIONES PÚBLICAS O PRIVADAS / CIEN PESOS ORO / CIEN PESOS ORO / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY.”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Dominican Republic This note has liberatory force for the payment of all public or private obligations One Hundred Pesos Oro”.

Reverse: Green. Liberty facing left at center-left; Coat of Arms at center-right. Its lettering reads “BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA DOMINICANA / CIEN / CIEN PESOS ORO”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Dominican Republic One Hundred Pesos Oro”. The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). 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.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics

Size
156 × 65 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date)
Currency
Peso oro (1937-2009)/Peso Dominicano (2011-present)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Central Bank of the Dominican Republic

Design

Obverse
Black print on white paper. Allegorical woman with coffeepot and cup at center. BANK Orange seal with text OVER: CIUDAD TRUJILLO / DISTRITO NACIONAL / REPUBLICA DOMINICANA.
Reverse
Green. Liberty facing left at center-left; Coat of Arms at center-right.
Obverse lettering
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA DOMINICANA / 100 / ESTE BILLETE TIENE FUERZA / LIBERATORIA PARA EL PAGO DE TODAS LAS / OBLIGACIONES PÚBLICAS O PRIVADAS / CIEN PESOS ORO / CIEN PESOS ORO / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY.
Reverse lettering
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA DOMINICANA / CIEN / CIEN PESOS ORO

Identification

Value
100 Pesos
Dates recorded
1956-1958
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 76

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P76
  • NumistaN# 483074

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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