$5 thousand peso banknote

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BACKGROUND IMAGE - On the left side a transition zone from light brown to green can be observed.
BACKGROUND IMAGE - In some areas, hexagonal shapes with different prints of fine lines in green, red, blue and brown can be observed.

COLOR VARIATION - The texts "5 MIL PESOS", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and the background of the word "COLOMBIA" are printed in tones of brown.

Face and standing image of the person.
Text "5 MIL PESOS", on the upper left corner.
The texts: "JOSÉ ASUNCIÓN SILVA POETA COLOMBIANO (1865-1896)", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "COLOMBIA".
The signatures of the Governor of the Central Bank and its Deputy Executive Governor.
Stripes with hexagonal figures at the sides of the face.
Three diagonal lines on the side edges.
The number five in braille, in the lower central part of the banknote (slightly to the left).

MATCHING IMAGES - The left-hand side features the text "BRC" partially printed in the front and back, complemented in its entirety when observed against the light.
MATCHING IMAGES - On the same side, when observed against the light, the image of the bee printed on the obverse is complemented by the image of the bee printed on the el reverse.
WATERMARKS - On the left side of the banknote, the poet´s face can be seen against the light with a three-dimensional effect and the number "5".
SECURITY RIBBON - The text "BRC" and the silhouette of the bee can be seen in the security ribbon when holding the banknote against the light.

IMAGE WITH COLOR CHANGE - The puya plant is printed in a copper color, but when tilting the banknote the inner part of the image changes to green.
HIDDEN IMAGE (latent) - When observing the banknote in an almost horizontal position at the height of the eyes from the lower right-hand corner, the text "BRC" can be seen on the blue turquoise strip at the left-hand side of the face.

EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

The surface of the banknote must remain opaque, except for the following items:

Small fibers that fluoresce in yellow and red, randomly distributed throughout the banknote.
The security ribbon fluoresces in two colors, red and yellow, in an interleaved fashion.
The serial number located at the bottom fluoresces in yellow.
Some geometric figures and patterns, micro-texts and the Burgao snail fluoresce in orange and green.

MICRO-TEXTS: To be observed with magnifying glass

In some hexagons, located to the sides of the character, the following texts are visible: "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "BRC".
Two vertical lines, one brown to the left of the standing figure, and the other blue to the right of the face, with the text "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA"

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- COLOR VARIATION - The texts "5 MIL PESOS", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and the background of the word "COLOMBIA" are printed in tones of brown.
- Text "5 MIL PESOS", on the upper left corner.
- The texts: "JOSÉ ASUNCIÓN SILVA POETA COLOMBIANO (1865-1896)", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "COLOMBIA".
- The signatures of the Governor of the Central Bank and its Deputy Executive Governor.
- Stripes with hexagonal figures at the sides of the face.
- Three diagonal lines on the side edges.
- The number five in braille, in the lower central part of the banknote (slightly to the left).
- MATCHING IMAGES - The left-hand side features the text "BRC" partially printed in the front and back, complemented in its entirety when observed against the light.
- MATCHING IMAGES - On the same side, when observed against the light, the image of the bee printed on the obverse is complemented by the image of the bee printed on the el reverse.
- WATERMARKS - On the left side of the banknote, the poet´s face can be seen against the light with a three-dimensional effect and the number "5".
- SECURITY RIBBON - The text "BRC" and the silhouette of the bee can be seen in the security ribbon when holding the banknote against the light.
- IMAGE WITH COLOR CHANGE - The puya plant is printed in a copper color, but when tilting the banknote the inner part of the image changes to green.
- HIDDEN IMAGE (latent) - When observing the banknote in an almost horizontal position at the height of the eyes from the lower right-hand corner, the text "BRC" can be seen on the blue turquoise strip at the left-hand side of the face.
EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

The surface of the banknote must remain opaque, except for the following items:
- Small fibers that fluoresce in yellow and red, randomly distributed throughout the banknote.
- The security ribbon fluoresces in two colors, red and yellow, in an interleaved fashion.
- The serial number located at the bottom fluoresces in yellow.
- Some geometric figures and patterns, micro-texts and the bee fluoresce in orange and green.
MICRO-TEXTS: To be observed with magnifying glass
- In some hexagons, located to the sides of the character, the following texts are visible: "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "BRC"
- Two vertical lines, one brown to the left of the standing figure, and the other blue to the right of the face, with the text "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA".

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>MAIN IMAGE - Representation of the colombian paramo where the frailejones stand out.
MAIN IMAGE - In the background some mountains can be appreciated as well as some species native to paramos, like the Andean condor, and the spectacled bear.
MAIN IMAGE - Text "5 MIL PESOS", on the upper left corner.
MAIN IMAGE - The logo of Banco de la República is in the top right corner .
MAIN IMAGE - Three fragments of the security ribbon stand out in fuchsia.
MAIN IMAGE - On the right, the poem Melancolía by José Asunción Silva.
MAIN IMAGE - The text "CINCO MIL PESOS", on the right.

MATCHING IMAGES - The right-hand side features the text "BRC" (inverted) partially printed in the front and back, complemented in its entirety when observed against the light.
MATCHING IMAGES - On the same side, when observed against the light, the image of the bee printed on the reverse is complemented by the image of the bee printed on the el obverse.
WATERMARKS - On the right side of the banknote, the poet´s face can be seen against the light with a three-dimensional effect and the number "5".
SECURITY RIBBON - The text "BRC" and the silhouette of the bee can be seen in the security ribbon when holding the banknote against the light.

SECURITY RIBBON - When tilting the banknote, the security ribbon changes from fuchsia to green.

MICRO-TEXTS: To be observed with magnifying glass

The text "BRC" can be read in three curved lines that are part of the landscape.
On the right, the poem Melancolía by José Asunción Silva.
The right-hand side displays the date of approval of the banknote´s edition, and the text "IMPRENTA DE BILLETES - BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA".

EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

The surface of the banknote must remain opaque, except for the following items:

Small fibers that fluoresce in yellow and red, randomly distributed throughout the banknote.
Some geometric figures and patterns, micro-texts and the bee fluoresce in orange and green.

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- MATCHING IMAGES - The right-hand side features the text "BRC" (inverted) partially printed in the front and back, complemented in its entirety when observed against the light.
- MATCHING IMAGES - On the same side, when observed against the light, the image of the bee printed on the reverse is complemented by the image of the bee printed on the el obverse.
- WATERMARKS - On the right side of the banknote, the poet´s face can be seen against the light with a three-dimensional effect and the number "5".
- SECURITY RIBBON - The text "BRC" and the silhouette of the bee can be seen in the security ribbon when holding the banknote against the light.
- SECURITY RIBBON - When tilting the banknote, the security ribbon changes from fuchsia to green.
EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

The surface of the banknote must remain opaque, except for the following items:
- Small fibers that fluoresce in yellow and red, randomly distributed throughout the banknote.
- Some geometric figures and patterns, micro-texts and the bee fluoresce in orange and green.
MICRO-TEXTS: To be observed with magnifying glass
- The text "BRC" can be read in three curved lines that are part of the landscape.
- On the right, the poem Melancolía by José Asunción Silva.
- The right-hand side displays the date of approval of the banknote´s edition, and the text "IMPRENTA DE BILLETES - BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA".

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MAIN IMAGE - The poet José Asunción Silva (1865-1896).
MAIN IMAGE - Two images of the poet are included, one of his face and the other of his body holding an umbrella.
MAIN IMAGE - To the left of the standing figure´s foot there is a puya plant, the number 5 and a bee.

BACKGROUND IMAGE - On the left side a transition zone from light brown to green can be observed.
BACKGROUND IMAGE - In some areas, hexagonal shapes with different prints of fine lines in green, red, blue and brown can be observed.

COLOR VARIATION - The texts "5 MIL PESOS", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and the background of the word "COLOMBIA" are printed in tones of brown.

In the top left corner and the bottom right corner can be found the serial of the banknote, made up of letters and number.
In the lower left corner the signatures of the Governor of the Central Bank and its Deputy Executive Governor.
On each side of the poet´s face there is a brown strip composed by hexagons, to the right it includes the text "CINCO MIL PESOS", and to the left it includes the text "JOSÉ ASUNCIÓN SILVA POETA COLOMBIANO (1865-1896)".
Three diagonal lines on the side edges.

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- MAIN IMAGE - The poet José Asunción Silva (1865-1896).
- MAIN IMAGE - Two images of the poet are included, one of his face and the other of his body holding an umbrella.
- MAIN IMAGE - To the left of the standing figure´s foot there is a puya plant, the number 5 and a bee.
- BACKGROUND IMAGE - On the left side a transition zone from light brown to green can be observed.
- BACKGROUND IMAGE - In some areas, hexagonal shapes with different prints of fine lines in green, red, blue and brown can be observed.
- COLOR VARIATION - The texts "5 MIL PESOS", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and the background of the word "COLOMBIA" are printed in tones of brown.
- In the top left corner and the bottom right corner can be found the serial of the banknote, made up of letters and number.
- In the lower left corner, the signatures of the Governor of the Central Bank and its Deputy Executive Governor.
- On each side of the poet´s face there is a brown strip composed by hexagons, to the right it includes the text "CINCO MIL PESOS", and to the left it includes the text "JOSÉ ASUNCIÓN SILVA POETA COLOMBIANO (1865-1896)".
- Three diagonal lines on the side edges.

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EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

The surface of the banknote must remain opaque, except for the following items:

Small fibers that fluoresce in yellow and red, randomly distributed throughout the banknote.
The security ribbon fluoresces in two colors, red and yellow, in an interleaved fashion.
The serial number located at the bottom fluoresces in yellow. .
Some geometric figures and patterns, micro-texts and the bee fluoresce in orange and green.

MICRO-TEXTS: To be observed with magnifying glass

In some hexagons, located to the sides of the character, the following texts are visible: "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "BRC".
Two vertical lines, one brown to the left of the standing figure, and the other blue to the right of the face, with the text "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA".

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EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

The surface of the banknote must remain opaque, except for the following items:
- Small fibers that fluoresce in yellow and red, randomly distributed throughout the banknote.
- The security ribbon fluoresces in two colors, red and yellow, in an interleaved fashion.
- The serial number located at the bottom fluoresces in yellow.
- Some geometric figures and patterns, micro-texts and the bee fluoresce in orange and green.
MICRO-TEXTS: To be observed with magnifying glass
- In some hexagons, located to the sides of the character, the following texts are visible: "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "BRC".
- Two vertical lines, one brown to the left of the standing figure, and the other blue to the right of the face, with the text "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA".