Banco de la República started circulating the 10 thousand-peso banknote, the sixth of the new family, as of 7 December 2016.


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  • BACKGROUND IMAGE - On the left a transition zone can be observed from light brown to green.

  • BACKGROUND IMAGE - In some areas hexagonal shapes with different prints of fine lines in green, red, blue and brown can be observed.

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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.

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  • Portrait and standing figure.

  • The text "10 MIL PESOS", in the upper left corner.

  • The texts: "VIRGINIA GUTIÉRREZ DE PINEDA ANTROPÓLOGA (1921-1999)", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "COLOMBIA".

  • The signatures of the Governor of the Central Bank and its Deputy Executive Governor.

  • Stripes with geometric patterns at the sides of the face.

  • Four diagonal lines on the side edges.

  • The number ten braille, in the lower center of the banknote (slightly to the left).

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  • MATCHING IMAGES - The left 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 Victoria regia flower printed on the obverse is complemented by another Victoria regia flower printed on the reverse.

  • WATERMARKS - On the left-hand side of the banknote, the face of the anthropologist can be seen against the light, with a three dimensional effect, as well as the number "10".

  • SECURITY RIBBON - The text "BRC" and the silhouette of the Victoria regia can be seen against the light in the security ribbon.

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  • IMAGE WITH COLOR-CHANGE - The Victoria regia and the tree frog are printed in copper colored ink, and when the banknote is tilted the frog exhibits a color-change effect to green.


  • HIDDEN IMAGE (LATENT) - To the left of the face, in the red strip, when holding the banknote in an almost horizontal position from the lower right-hand corner at the height of the eyes, the text "BRC" is displayed.





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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 image of the Victoria regia flower fluoresce in orange and green.

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MICRO-TEXTS: To be observed with magnifying glass

  • In some geometric shapes located besides the standing character, the texts "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "BRC" can be read.

  • Two vertical lines, a green one to the left of the standing character, and a violet one to right of the face, with the text "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA".


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  • Toque
    • Portrait and standing figure.
    • Text "10 MIL PESOS", in the top left corner.
    • The texts: "VIRGINIA GUTIÉRREZ DE PINEDA ANTROPÓLOGA (1921-1999)", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "COLOMBIA".
    • The signatures of the Governor of the Central Bank and its Deputy Executive Governor.
    • Stripes with geometric patterns at the sides of the face.
    • Four diagonal lines on the side edges.
    • The number ten braille, in the lower center of the banknote (slightly to the left).
  • Levante
    • MATCHING IMAGES - The left 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 Victoria regia flower printed on the obverse is complemented by another Victoria regia flower printed on the reverse.
    • WATERMARKS - On the left-hand side of the banknote, the face of the anthropologist can be seen against the light, with a three dimensional effect, as well as the number "10".
    • SECURITY RIBBON - The text "BRC" and the silhouette of the Victoria regia can be seen against the light in the security ribbon.
  • Gire
    • IMAGE WITH COLOR-CHANGE - The Victoria regia and the tree frog are printed in copper colored ink, and when the banknote is tilted the frog exhibits a color-change effect to green.
    • HIDDEN IMAGE (LATENT) - To the left of the face, in the red strip, when holding the banknote in an almost horizontal position from the lower right-hand corner at the height of the eyes, the text "BRC" is displayed.
  • Compruebe

    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 image of the Victoria regia flower fluoresce in orange and green.

    MICRO-TEXTS: To be observed with magnifying glass


    • In some geometric shapes located besides the standing character, the texts "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "BRC" can be read.
    • Two vertical lines, a green one to the left of the standing character, and a violet one to right of the face, with the text "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA".
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  • MAIN IMAGE - The anthropologist Virginia Gutiérrez de Pineda (1921-1999).

  • MAIN IMAGE - An image of the anthropologists face and another of her full body holding a book.

  • MAIN IMAGE - To the left of the standing figure there is a tree frog, the number 10 and the Victoria regia flower.




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  • BACKGROUND IMAGE - On the left a transition zone can be observed from pink to gray.

  • BACKGROUND IMAGE - In some areas hexagonal shapes with different prints of fine lines in green, red, blue and brown can be observed.

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  • COLOR VARIATION - The text "10 MIL PESOS", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and the background of the word "COLOMBIA" are printed in tones of red.

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  • The serial number of the banknote, composed of letters and numbers, is placed at the upper-left and lower right corners.

  • In the bottom left corner the signatures of the Governor of the Central Bank and its Deputy Executive Governor can be seen.

  • On each side of the anthropologist´s face there is a red stripe composed of geometric figures, to the right with the text "DIEZ MIL PESOS", and to the left with the text "VIRGINIA GUTIÉRREZ DE PINEDA ANTROPÓLOGA (1921-1999)".

  • Four diagonal lines on the side edges.


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    • MAIN IMAGE - The anthropologist Virginia Gutiérrez de Pineda (1921-1999).
    • MAIN IMAGE - An image of the anthropologists face and another of her full body holding a book.
    • MAIN IMAGE - To the left of the standing figure there is a tree frog, the number 10 and the Victoria regia flower.
    • BACKGROUND IMAGE - On the left a transition zone can be observed from pink to gray.
    • 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 "10 MIL PESOS", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and the background of the word "COLOMBIA" are printed in tones of red.
    • The serial number of the banknote, composed of letters and numbers, is placed at the upper-left and lower right corners.
    • In the bottom left corner the signatures of the Governor of the Central Bank and its Deputy Executive Governor can be seen.
    • On each side of the anthropologist´s face there is a red stripe composed of geometric figures, to the right with the text "DIEZ MIL PESOS", and to the left with the text "VIRGINIA GUTIÉRREZ DE PINEDA ANTROPÓLOGA (1921-1999)".
    • Four 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 image of the Victoria regia flower fluoresce in orange and green.

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MICRO-TEXTS: To be observed with magnifying glass

  • In some geometric shapes located besides the standing character, the texts "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "BRC" can be read.

  • Two vertical lines, a green one to the left of the standing character, and a violet one to right of the face, with the text "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA".


View details in a list >

  • Compruebe

    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 image of the Victoria regia flower fluoresce in orange and green.

    MICRO-TEXTS: To be observed with magnifying glass

    • In some geometric shapes located besides the standing character, the texts "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "BRC" can be read.
    • Two vertical lines, a green one to the left of the standing character, and a violet one to right of the face, with the text "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA".

The anthropologist Virginia Gutiérrez, together with the Amazon region, the Victoria regia flower, and the tree frog are the image of the new banknote. This banknote will circulate simultaneously with the current one.

Look, touch, lift , tilt, and check are the five steps to recognize the banknote.

Its predominant color is red with changes in tonality. Its measurements are 66 mm high × 138 mm wide.

Watch the educational video "5 Steps to recognize the 10 thousand-peso banknote"