Issued by the Central Bank of Bolivia in 1984, this 50,000 Pesos note belongs to the peso boliviano series in circulation at that time. The obverse features a portrait of Andrés de Santa Cruz, a former Supreme Protector of the Peru–Bolivian Confederation, depicted with fine engraving and a background of multicolored guilloché patterns in muted green and brown hues.
On the reverse, the note illustrates a scene from the Titicaca reed boat (Totora) tradition, showing fishermen navigating a traditional reed vessel on Lake Titicaca—a tribute to Bolivia’s indigenous and lacustrine culture.
Printed on cotton-based paper, the note incorporates several security elements: a watermark of Andrés de Santa Cruz, a solid metallic security thread, and blue UV-fluorescent fibers to aid verification.
The note measures 155 × 65 mm and remained in circulation until the currency reform of 1987.
Obverse
Green on multicolor underprint.
Portrait of Gualberto Villarroel at right and National Coat of Arms at left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE BOLIVIA
50000
CINCUENTA MIL PESOS
BOLIVIANOS
D.S. 20273 DE 5 DE JUNIO DE 1984
Translation:
Central Bank of Bolivia
Fifty Thousand Bolivianos
Decree 20,273 of une 5th., 1984
Reverse
Green print.
Petroleum refinery at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE BOLIVIA
50000
REFINERIA PETROLERA
CINCUENTA MIL PESOS BOLIVIANOS
Translation:
Central Bank of Bolivia
Petroleum refinery
Fifty Thousand Bolivianos
Signatures
| Jaime Rossel Maldonado (JRM) | Manager |  |
| Reynaldo Cardozo Arellano (RCA) | President |  |
| Fernando Prado Guachalla (FPG) | President |  |
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Comments
Character portrayed in this note: Gualberto Villarroel (1908-1946), was the head of state of Bolivia from December 20, 1943 to July 21, 1946.
UV activity:
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Features
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Bolivia (Banco Central de Bolivia) |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1825-2009) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1984 |
| Value | 50 000 Pesos Bolivianos (50 000 BOP) |
| Currency | Peso boliviano (1963-1986) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1987 |
