Issued on January 1, 1986, by the Banco de la República, this 50 Pesos Oro banknote is part of the final series before the currency reform. The obverse features a portrait of Camilo Torres Tenorio, a prominent figure in Colombian history. The reverse showcases the Cattleya trianae, Colombia’s national orchid, symbolizing the country’s rich biodiversity.
Printed on cotton-based paper, the note measures 140 × 70 mm and includes a watermark of Camilo Torres Tenorio. Security features include a windowed metallic security thread and microprinting elements. The design incorporates a purple on pale blue, lilac, and pink underprint, adding to its aesthetic appeal.
Obverse
Camilo Torres Tenorio
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EL BANCO DE LA REPUBLICA
50
PAGARA AL PORTADOR
CINCUENTA
PESOS ORO
Reverse
Colombian orchids (Mayflower, cattlaya trianae).
Script: Latin
Lettering: CINCUENTA PESOS ORO
Printer
Imprenta de Billetes, Bogotá, Colombia
Comments
Features
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Banco de la Republica de Colombia |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1886-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1984-1986 |
| Value | 50 Pesos 50 COP = GBP 0.0092 |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 140 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
