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10 Colones, Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador, El Salvador, 1962–1966 (Pick 103)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1962-1966

Issuing entity

El Salvador

This 10 Colones note was issued in El Salvador by the Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador, with dates recorded from 1962–1966. It belongs to the Colón (1892-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1841-date). It measures 156 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 103.

Obverse: Brown on multicolor underprint. Portrait of Manuel José Arce at center. Black serial numbers at lower left and upper right. Its lettering reads “EL / BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DE EL SALVADOR / PAGARÁ AL PORTADOR / 10 X / DIEZ COLONES / SAN SALVADOR 27 de DICIEMBRE de 1966”. Translation given in the catalogue: “The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador Will pay the bearer Ten Colons San Salvador, December 27, 1966”.

Reverse: Brown print. Portrait of Christopher Columbus at center. Its lettering reads “BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DE EL SALVADOR / 10 X / DIEZ COLONES”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador Ten Colons”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Signatures recorded for the type: E. Aguilar Q. (EAQ) (Director); Francisco Aquino (FA) (President); Dionisio López R. (DLR) (Cashier); Julio C. Salaverría (JCS) (Director); Carlos Avilés (CA) (Director); Guillermo Hidalgo Qüehl (GHQ) (President); Fausto Rolando Navarrete (FRN) (Cashier). Demonetized: 1 January 2001.

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

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

For similar note, with two serial number at upper left and right and printed by Waterlow & Sons, see P#99. Source: CGB Manuel José Arce y Fagoaga (1 Jan 1787–14 Dec 1847) was a Salvadoran general in the wars for independence from Spain and Mexico. After helping to establish the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Central America, he was appointed its first president.

Physical characteristics

Size
156 × 67 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Colón (1892-date)
Signatures
E. Aguilar Q. (EAQ) (Director) · Francisco Aquino (FA) (President) · Dionisio López R. (DLR) (Cashier) · Julio C. Salaverría (JCS) (Director) · Carlos Avilés (CA) (Director) · Guillermo Hidalgo Qüehl (GHQ) (President) · Fausto Rolando Navarrete (FRN) (Cashier)
Demonetized
1 January 2001
Issuing bank
Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador

Design

Obverse
Brown on multicolor underprint. Portrait of Manuel José Arce at center. Black serial numbers at lower left and upper right.
Reverse
Brown print. Portrait of Christopher Columbus at center.
Obverse lettering
EL / BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DE EL SALVADOR / PAGARÁ AL PORTADOR / 10 X / DIEZ COLONES / SAN SALVADOR 27 de DICIEMBRE de 1966
Reverse lettering
BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DE EL SALVADOR / 10 X / DIEZ COLONES

Identification

Value
10 Colones
Dates recorded
1962-1966
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 103

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P103
  • NumistaN# 533260

Research required

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