COLOMBIA 500 Pesos 1953 — Pick 391
Simón Bolívar
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Simón Bolívar
Liberty
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Values separate circulated, High Grade (UNC) and numerically certified examples. Active offers and confirmed sales remain distinct evidence.
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View subvariants and catalogue details
391d: 01.01.1951 & 01.01.1953 / 391a: 20.07.1942 / 391b: 20.07.1944, 01.01.1945 & 07.08.1947 / 391c: 01.01.1950
About the COLOMBIA 500 Pesos 1953 banknote
The COLOMBIA 500 Pesos 1953 banknote, catalogued as Pick 391 is documented here for collectors who need a clear identification record, design summary and condition-based market context.
Identification should be based on the denomination, date, catalogue reference and visible design details. Signatures, prefixes, watermarks and minor printing changes can distinguish related varieties.
Identification and catalogue details
- Country
- COLOMBIA
- Denomination
- 500 Pesos
- Issue year
- 1953
- Catalogue reference
- Pick 391
- Issue type
- Regular world banknote
- Content quality
- 76/100
Design and issue context
Front: Simón Bolívar
Back: Liberty
Collector value and condition
No reliable single market figure is currently recorded. Value depends on the exact variety, grade, availability, seller location and collector demand.
Folds, stains, tears, pinholes, writing, pressing, trimming and repairs can reduce value. Conversely, scarce varieties, replacement notes, unusual serial numbers and recognised certification may command a premium.
Frequently asked questions
What is the COLOMBIA 500 Pesos 1953 banknote?
It is a 500 Pesos banknote from COLOMBIA, dated 1953 and catalogued as Pick 391.
Is this banknote rare?
Rarity depends on the exact variety, surviving supply, signatures, prefixes, condition and collector demand. The denomination alone is not enough to establish rarity.
How can collectors identify the correct variety?
Compare the date, catalogue number, printed designs on both sides, signatures, prefixes, watermark and security features. Small changes can indicate a separate variety.
How should its condition be checked?
Inspect both sides under good light for folds, stains, tears, pinholes, writing, pressing, trimmed edges and repairs. An uncirculated note should retain original paper quality and show no circulation wear.
Additional catalogue notes
391d: 01.01.1951 & 01.01.1953 / 391a: 20.07.1942 / 391b: 20.07.1944, 01.01.1945 & 07.08.1947 / 391c: 01.01.1950
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