Colombia

Colombian banknotes from the Banco de la República, from the pesos oro notes of the 1960s–80s to the new series introduced in 2016.

Prices start at a few dollars, so Colombia is easy to add to a Latin American collection.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Colombia banknotes

The Banco de la República has issued Colombia's notes since 1923. For decades they were marked "pesos oro" (gold pesos), a name kept long after the link with gold had ended. The 2016 series honours Colombian cultural figures, among them the poet José Asunción Silva and the novelist Gabriel García Márquez.

See also: Americas banknotes, Ecuador, Venezuela and Peru.

Frequently asked questions

What does "pesos oro" mean?

"Gold pesos". The name dates from when the peso was linked to gold and remained on notes for many decades.

Who is on the new Colombian banknotes?

The 2016 series shows figures such as José Asunción Silva, Gabriel García Márquez, Débora Arango, Virginia Gutiérrez and Carlos Lleras Restrepo.

Who issues Colombian banknotes?

The Banco de la República, which has issued notes since 1923.

Are your Colombia banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Colombia note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.