Issued on 15 November 1984 by the Central Bank of Bolivia during the Peso Boliviano period, this 10,000 Pesos note features a portrait of Túpac Katari, the indigenous leader and symbol of anti-colonial resistance, on the obverse. The background includes ornate, multicolor guilloché designs in brown, red, and green tones.
The reverse showcases the Q’oa markina festival scene, depicting Aymara dancers in traditional costume, highlighting Bolivia’s rich indigenous heritage. The note is printed on cotton paper and incorporates multiple security features: a watermark of Túpac Katari, a solid metallic security thread, and blue UV-fluorescent fibers.
This banknote measures 155 × 65 mm and was widely circulated until the currency changeover in 1987.
Obverse
Blackish purple and purple with dark green arms on multicolor underprint.
Arms at center portrait Marshal Andres de Santa Cruz at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10000 BANCO CENTRAL
DE BOLIVIA
DECRETO SUPREMO 20029 DE 10 DE FEBRERO DE 1984
DIEZ MIL PESOS BOLIVIANOS
Translation:
Central Bank of Bolivia
Supreme Decree 20,029 of February 10th., 1984
Ten Thousand Pesos Bolivianos
Reverse
Brown, bluish, and purple green. Legislative palace at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE BOLIVIA
DIEZ MIL PESOS BOLIVIANOS
Translation:
Central Bank of Bolivia
Ten Thousand Pesos Bolivianos
Watermark
Marshal Andres de Santa Cruz
© gyoschak (CC BY-NC-SA)
Signatures
| Jaime Rossel Maldonado (JRM) | Manager |  |
| Fernando Prado Guachalla (FPG) | President |  |
Printer
Bundesdruckerei (Reichsdruckerei), Berlin, Germany (1879-date)
Comments
© gyoschak
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 | 10 000 Pesos bolivianos (10 000 BOP) |
| Currency | Peso boliviano (1963-1986) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 66 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1987 |
