Bolivia 10,000 Bolivianos, 1942 P-137

Bolivia 10,000 Bolivianos, 1942 P-137 obverse
Bolivia 10,000 Bolivianos, 1942 P-137 reverse

Information:

Reference P#137
Country Bolivia
Period First boliviano (1864-1963)
Currency Bolivianos
Denomination 10.000 Bolivianos
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing bank Central Bank of Bolivia
Year 1942
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 166x82 mm

Obverse:

Bolivia 10,000 Bolivianos, 1942 P-137
Latin

Obverse text

10.000 EL BANCO CENTRAL DE BOLIVIA 004699 SÉRIE A PUERTA DEL SOL LA PAZ, D. S. de 16 de Marzo de 1942 CONTADOR SUPERINTENDENTE DE BANCOS GERENTE GENERAL PAGARÁ AL PORTADOR A LA VISTA DIEZ MIL BOLIVIANOS EN ORO O GIROS-ORO WATERLOO & SONS LTD, LONDRES.

Obverse symbol

Blue on multicolor underprint. Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate) in center, issuer name on top, watermark area on left. Face value in numbers on all four corners and to right of image, in letters below image. Red serial #s, 6 digits on top left and right, red letter series on upper sides of image. Issuing place on lower left, issuing decree date on lower right. Three dark blue signatures with titles below, on bottom. Printer name on bottom edge.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

BANCO CENTRAL DE BOLIVIA 10.000 DIEZ MIL BOLIVIANOS MIL BOLÍVARES WATERLOO & SONS LIMITED, LONDRES.

Reverse symbol

Dark-green on purple and light-green underprint. Coat of Arms in center, issuer name on top. Face value in numbers on all four corners and left of image, in letters (two currencies) below image. Printer name on bottom.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1942-Mar-16 Intro in circulation: 1942 + - - - - - -
1942-Mar-16 Intro in circulation: 1943 - - - - - -
1942-Mar-16 Intro in circulation: 1944 - - - - - -
1942-Mar-16 Intro in circulation: 1945 - - - - - -
1942-Mar-16 Intro in circulation: 1945 - - - - - -
1942-Mar-16 Intro in circulation: 1947 - - - - - -
1942-Mar-16 Needs confirmation - - - - - -