Colombia 50 Pesos Oro 1986

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

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