The Central Bank of Peru launched two new banknotes in denominations of 20 and 50 Soles on 20 July 2022. They are the latest additions to the new family of banknotes Peru introduced last summer with new 10 and 100 Soles notes.
The new banknotes incorporate modern designs, new motifs, and modern security features. The images portrayed in this series pay tribute to important figures from Peru’s 20th century sciences and humanities, as well as featuring the country’s varied flora and fauna.
For the first time, the reverse side of the notes in this series are vertical in orientation. The notes also feature tactile registrations to help the visually-impaired identify the note’s denomination. Both new banknotes measure 140 x 65 mm and are printed on paper.
The 20-Soles banknote:
The historic Peruvian figure featured on the face of this note is José María Arguedas, known for his commitment to finding truth and social justice. He also included Andean art and customs in his works. The design on the reverse side incorporates images of the Andean condor, coat of arms, and the Cantuta flower, which is the National Flower of Peru.
Front Side
Back Side
Some of the key security features of this banknote are:
- 4mm RollingStar® green-to-blue security thread which is magnetic and machine readable. The windowed security thread has demetalized 20 BCRP.
- SPARK® Live security feature with color-changing ink that changes from green to blue.
- GEMINI™ registration feature with two perfectly registered contrasting colors.
- A phosphorescent block in which the number 20 can be seen inside a greenish square
- Watermark that includes images of María Arguedas, a triangle with a light background that contains dark points and the denomination in numbers.
The 50-Soles banknote:
The historic figure featured on the face of this note is María Rostworowski, an important historian of the 20th century and a researcher of the Andean world, especially ancient Peru. The design on the back of the note includes images of the jaguar and the flowering plant Puya Raimondi.
Front Side
Back Side
Among the key security features of this banknote are:
- RAPID® Detect security thread in which the following can be seen, depending on the angle: The denomination 50, moving figures, and the Andean cross.
- SPARK® Live, element which changes from gold to green; moving images can be seen in the background.
- GEMINI™ registration feature with two perfectly registered contrasting colors.
- A phosphorescent block in which the number 50 can be seen inside a greenish square.
- Watermark which in which the following are visible: M. Rostworowski, a triangle with a light background that contains dark points and the denomination in numbers.
Both banknotes will circulate alongside other current banknotes of their respective denominations.
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