Issued by the Banco de la República in 2014, this 10000 Pesos banknote features on its obverse the portrait of Policarpa Salavarrieta, a heroine of Colombian independence, alongside intricate guilloché patterns and microtext for security.
The reverse showcases a vivid illustration of Policarpa sewing uniforms with other patriots, symbolizing her role in the liberation cause. Printed on high-quality cotton paper, it measures 130 × 66 mm and incorporates a watermark of Policarpa, a security thread, latent image, and intaglio printing.
Obverse
Policarpa Salavarrieta
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO DE
LA REPUBLICA
DIEZ MIL
PESOS
Reverse
Guaduas village
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIEZ MIL
PESOS
Watermark
Portrait of Policarpa Salavarrieta
© RuibaiK (CC BY-NC)
Printers
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Imprenta de Billetes, Bogotá, Colombia
Features
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Banco de la Republica de Colombia |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1886-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1999-2014 |
| Value | 10 000 Pesos 10 000 COP = USD 2.49 |
| Currency | Peso decimalized (1847-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 140 × 69 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
