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2 1/2 Pesos Overprint
| Issuer | Banco de la República |
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| Year | 1923 |
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| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse, printed in green and black on an intricate guilloche underprint, centres on a seated allegorical female figure in classical robes. The issuing authority 'CASA DE MONEDA DE MEDELLIN' is inscribed in large letters across the upper field, with denomination numerals '2 1/2' set within guilloche ovals at left and right. The written denomination 'DOS PESOS CINCUENTA CENTAVOS' runs along the lower margin, accompanied by three manuscript signatures and a date line reading 'Medellin a Primero de Mayo de 1920.' |
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| Reverse description | Printed entirely in green, the reverse carries bold black letterpress overprints reading 'BANCO DE LA REPUBLICA' and 'BILLETE PROVISIONAL' across the centre field. 'REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA' and 'DEPARTAMENTO DE ANTIOQUIA' are inscribed in the upper portion, flanked by denomination numerals '2 1/2' within guilloche ovals at each side. A small Colombian arms vignette anchors the lower centre, with additional legal text in smaller print filling the remaining field. |
| Reverse lettering | Republica de Colombia Departamento de Antioquia Banco de la Republica Billete Provisional (Translation: Bank of the Republic Provisional Note) |
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