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5 Pesos
| Issuer | Tesorería del Gobierno Provisional de Colombia |
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| Year | 1900 |
| Type | Pattern or trial banknote |
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| Obverse description | The obverse carries a central vignette of a steamship named 'PERALONSO' on rough seas, rendered in fine intaglio style. The denomination 'CINCO PESOS' appears in large bold letterpress along the left margin and repeated across the upper and lower areas of the note. To the right, a text block cites authorizing decrees dated 6 January and 15 June 1900, issued by the Dirección de la Guerra, with signature lines for 'LOS MIEMBROS de la Junta de EMISIÓN' and a date inscription reading 'Ocaña, 15 de Junio de 1900'. |
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| Obverse lettering | CINCO PESOS EL INTENDENTE GENERAL CINCO PESOS 5 Expedido conforme á los Decretos de 6 de Enero y 15 de Junio de 1900, de la Dirección de la Guerra. LOS MIEMBROS de la Junta de EMISIÓN Ocaña, 15 de Junio de 1900 |
| Reverse description | The reverse is dominated by a central vignette of a uniformed soldier standing at attention holding a flag, flanked on the left by a field cannon with stacked cannonballs, set against a tropical landscape with palm trees. The bold ornate heading 'REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA' is rendered in large decorative lettering across the upper portion. To the right, a panel carries the text of the bearer promise and the denomination expressed as '5 PESOS EN MONEDA CORRIENTE'. |
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