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1 Peso
| Issuer | Banco del Ecuador |
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| Year | 1874 |
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| Value | 1 Peso |
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| Obverse description | The obverse carries the bold heading BANCO DEL ECUADOR at top centre, with a central vignette of a steam locomotive in motion, flanked left by an allegorical harbour scene with figures and sailing ships, and right by a seated female figure in classical dress. Numeral 1 counters appear in each corner within ornate guilloche frames, and the serial number is printed in red. The lower portion bears the place and date inscription GUAYAQUIL, ENERO 2 DE 1874, with two manuscript signatures below. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is printed in a single olive-brown tone and displays the inscriptions BANCO DEL and ECUADOR at top and bottom respectively, with a large central ornamental design composed of interlocking guilloche rosettes and lathe-work surrounding a bold numeral 1 counter. Two blank oval medallion panels are positioned symmetrically to the left and right of the central motif, intended for overprints. A circular stamp impression of the Republica del Ecuador Ministerio de Hacienda is visible at the lower right. The entire composition is framed by a continuous meander border. |
| Reverse lettering | BANCO DEL ECUADOR American Bank Note Co. New York |
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