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2 Lempiras, Bank of Honduras, Honduras, 1932 (Pick 35)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1932

Issuing entity

Honduras

This 2 Lempiras note was issued in Honduras by the Bank of Honduras, dated 1932. It belongs to the Lempira (1931-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1862-date). It measures 149 × 61 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 35.

Obverse: Green on multicolor underprint. "Cacique" Lempira at left; Coat of arms at right. Its lettering reads “REPÚBLICA DE HONDURAS / EL BANCO DE HONDURAS / PAGARÁ AL PORTADOR EN MONEDA EFECTIVA / 2 / SÉRIE A / TEGUCIGALPA, 11 DE FEBRERO DE 1932. / DOS LEMPIRAS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Republic of Honduras The Bank of Honduras Pay to Bearer in currency Series A Tegucigalpa, February 11th., 1932. Two Lempiras”.

Reverse: Green print. Bank building at center. Its lettering reads “BANCO DE / HONDURAS / 2 / DOS LEMPIRAS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Honduras Two Lempiras”. The note was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961). 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

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

First series of Lempira banknotes from Honduras.

Physical characteristics

Size
149 × 61 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961)
Currency
Lempira (1931-date)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Bank of Honduras

Design

Obverse
Green on multicolor underprint. "Cacique" Lempira at left; Coat of arms at right.
Reverse
Green print. Bank building at center.
Obverse lettering
REPÚBLICA DE HONDURAS / EL BANCO DE HONDURAS / PAGARÁ AL PORTADOR EN MONEDA EFECTIVA / 2 / SÉRIE A / TEGUCIGALPA, 11 DE FEBRERO DE 1932. / DOS LEMPIRAS
Reverse lettering
BANCO DE / HONDURAS / 2 / DOS LEMPIRAS

Identification

Value
2 Lempiras
Dates recorded
1932
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 35

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)P35
  • NumistaN# 480306

Research required

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