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5 Córdobas, Central Bank of Nicaragua, Nicaragua, 1962 (Pick 108)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1962

Issuing entity

Nicaragua

This 5 Córdobas note was issued in Nicaragua by the Central Bank of Nicaragua, dated 1962. It belongs to the First Córdoba (1912-1987) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1854-date). It measures 156 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 108.

Obverse: Green print, multicolor underprint, black serial numbers Portrait of Cacique Nicarao at center. Its lettering reads “BANCO CENTRAL DE NICARAGUA / SERIE A / 5 / VALE POR / CINCO CORDOBAS / RESOLUCION DEL CONSEJO DIRECTIVO DEL BANCO CENTRAL / DE NICARAGUA DE 8 DE FEBRERO DE 1962. / DECRETO EXECUTIVO Nº 71 DE 26 DE ABRIL / DE 1962. / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Nicaragua Series A 5 Worth Five Cordobas Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Nicaragua in February 8, 1962. Executive Decree n.71 of April 26, 1962. American Bank Note Company”.

Reverse: Green print, multicolor underprint. Portrait of Francisco Hernández de Córdoba at center. Its lettering reads “BANCO CENTRAL DE NICARAGUA / CINCO CORDOBAS / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Nicaragua Five 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

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Historical context

Source: Heritage Auctions Nicarao or Niqueragua (~1485 – 1540) was a semi-historical chief of a native group encountered by early Spanish conquistadors. Popular mythology holds that his wisdom and generosity led to the Spanish naming the territory for him. Source: Heritage Auctions Francisco Hernández de Córdoba (~1475 – 1526) was a conquistador who served under Hernán Cortés in the new world. He led the early colonization efforts in Nicaragua, founding cities and subjugating the native population. He was beheaded in León (a city he founded) in 1526 for trying to establish himself as governor of the new territories. P#108s: SPECIMEN. Overprint "MUESTRA SIN VALOR" twice.

Physical characteristics

Size
156 × 67 mm
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
Central Bank of Nicaragua

Design

Obverse
Green print, multicolor underprint, black serial numbers Portrait of Cacique Nicarao at center.
Reverse
Green print, multicolor underprint. Portrait of Francisco Hernández de Córdoba at center.
Obverse lettering
BANCO CENTRAL DE NICARAGUA / SERIE A / 5 / VALE POR / CINCO CORDOBAS / RESOLUCION DEL CONSEJO DIRECTIVO DEL BANCO CENTRAL / DE NICARAGUA DE 8 DE FEBRERO DE 1962. / DECRETO EXECUTIVO Nº 71 DE 26 DE ABRIL / DE 1962. / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY
Reverse lettering
BANCO CENTRAL DE NICARAGUA / CINCO CORDOBAS / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

Identification

Value
5 Córdobas
Dates recorded
1962
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 108

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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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)P108
  • NumistaN# 369010

Research required

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