Issued in 1975 by the Banco de la República, this 200 Pesos Oro banknote features a portrait of Simón Bolívar, the liberator and national hero of Colombia, on the obverse. The design incorporates intricate security patterns and the denomination in Spanish.
The reverse showcases an image of the Battle of Boyacá, a decisive event in Colombia’s independence struggle, accompanied by symbolic national elements.
Printed on cotton-based paper, the note measures 140 × 70 mm and includes a watermark of Simón Bolívar and a security thread for authenticity.
Obverse
Simon Bolivar
Script: Latin
Reverse
Coffee harvest
Script: Latin
Watermark
Simón Bolívar portrait
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Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Features
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Banco de la Republica de Colombia |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1886-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1974-1975 |
| Value | 200 Pesos (200 COP) |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 139 × 68 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
