100 Pesos, National Treasury, Nicaragua, 1910 (Pick 49)

This 100 Pesos note was issued in Nicaragua by National Treasury, dated 1910. It belongs to the Peso (1878-1912) 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 49.

Obverse: Black on orange and multicolor underprint. Portrait of Christopher Columbus at center left; coat of arms at right; three signatures. Order numbers in red; Series G. Its lettering reads “1ºDE ENERO DE 1910. / REPÚBLICA DE NICARAGUA / 100 / VALE POR / CIEN PESOS / QUE EL TESORO NACIONAL RECIBIRÁ EN CALIDAD DE MONEDA DE CURSO LEGAL. / SERIE G / American Bank Note Co., New York”. Translation given in the catalogue: “January 1st., 1910. Republic of Nicaragua 100 Value of One Hundred Pesos Which The Nacional Treasury will receive as legal currency. Seires G American Bank Note Co., New York”.

Reverse: Red. Gateway to Government Palace at center. Its lettering reads “REPÚBLICA DE NICARAGUA / TESORO NACIONAL / CIEN / 100 / PESOS / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY, NEW YORK”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Republic of Nicaragua National Treasury Twenty Five Pesos American Bank Note Company, New York”. 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.