10 Córdobas, National Bank of Nicaragua, Nicaragua, 1929–1939 (Pick 66)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1929-1939
Issuing entity
NicaraguaThis 10 Córdobas note was issued in Nicaragua by the National Bank of Nicaragua, with dates recorded from 1929–1939. It belongs to the First Córdoba (1912-1987) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1854-date). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 66.
Obverse: Brown on multicolor underprint. Portrait Liberty at right. Its lettering reads “NATIONAL BANK OF NICARAGUA INCORPORATED / BANCO NACIONAL DE NICARAGUA / SERIE DE 1939 / 10 / VALE POR / DIEZ CÓRDOBAS / ESTE BILLETE HA SIDO EMITIDO DE CONFORMIDAD COM LA LEY DE 20 DE MARZO DE 1912 Y SUS ENMIENDAS. SERA RECIBIDO EN PAGO DE LOS DERECHOS ADUANEROS Y FISCALES Y SERÁ DE CURSO LEGAL Y OBLIGATORIO PARA EL PAGO DE DEUDAS DENTRO DE LA REPUBLICA. / DE CONFORMIDAD CON LA LEY DE 20 DE MARZO ”. Translation given in the catalogue: “National Bank of Nicaragua Incorporated National Bank of Nicaragua Series 1939 10 Worth for Ten Cordobas This note has been issued in accordance with the Law of March 20, 1912 and it's amendments. It will be received in payment of customs and taxies ”.
Reverse: Carmine. Coat of Arms at center. Its lettering reads “NATIONAL BANK OF NICARAGUA INCORPORATED / BANCO NACIONAL DE NICARAGUA / REPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA / AMERICA CENTRAL / DIEZ CÓRDOBAS / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY”. Translation given in the catalogue: “National Bank of Nicaragua Incorporated National Bank of Nicaragua Republic of Nicaragua Central America Ten Cordobas American Bank Note Company”. 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
- 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.
Physical characteristics
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
Technical characteristics
- Printer
- American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date)
- Currency
- First Córdoba (1912-1987)
- Demonetized
- Yes
- Issuing bank
- National Bank of Nicaragua
Design
- Obverse
- Brown on multicolor underprint. Portrait Liberty at right.
- Reverse
- Carmine. Coat of Arms at center.
- Obverse lettering
- NATIONAL BANK OF NICARAGUA INCORPORATED / BANCO NACIONAL DE NICARAGUA / SERIE DE 1939 / 10 / VALE POR / DIEZ CÓRDOBAS / ESTE BILLETE HA SIDO EMITIDO DE CONFORMIDAD COM LA LEY DE 20 DE MARZO DE 1912 Y SUS ENMIENDAS. SERA RECIBIDO EN PAGO DE LOS DERECHOS ADUANEROS Y FISCALES Y SERÁ DE CURSO LEGAL Y OBLIGATORIO PARA EL PAGO DE DEUDAS DENTRO DE LA REPUBLICA. / DE CONFORMIDAD CON LA LEY DE 20 DE MARZO DE 1912 Y SUS ENMIENDAS Y BAJO LAS CONDICIONES QUE ESAS LEYES PRESCRIBEN EL "NATIONAL BANK OF NICARAGUA INCORPORATED". PAGARÁ A LA VISTA AL PORTADOR DE ESTE BILLETE DIEZ CÓRDOBAS. / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY
- Reverse lettering
- NATIONAL BANK OF NICARAGUA INCORPORATED / BANCO NACIONAL DE NICARAGUA / REPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA / AMERICA CENTRAL / DIEZ CÓRDOBAS / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY
Identification
- Value
- 10 Córdobas
- Dates recorded
- 1929-1939
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 66
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)P66
- NumistaN# 369173
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.