{"product_id":"nicaragua-1-cordoba-1957-p-99b-f","title":"Nicaragua 1 Cordoba 1957 P-99b F","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep back into mid-20th-century Nicaragua with this authentic 1957 Nicaragua 1 Cordoba banknote (Pick P-99b), issued by the Banco Nacional de Nicaragua. Featuring an elegant engraved portrait on the obverse and the impressive Banco Nacional headquarters on the reverse, this note is a fascinating survivor from an era when Nicaragua's national bank still held note-issuing authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts intricate De La Rue engraving, vibrant blue coloration, and rich historical context make it a wonderful addition to any world currency collection, Latin American numismatic display, or vintage paper money collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a seasoned collector or searching for a unique historical gift, this genuine Nicaraguan banknote offers a tangible connection to the country's financial and cultural heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Córdoba has served as Nicaragua's national currency since 1912 and was named after Spanish conquistador Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, founder of Nicaragua's principal colonial cities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis note was issued during a period when the Banco Nacional de Nicaragua functioned as the country's note-issuing authority, prior to the establishment of the Central Bank of Nicaragua, which began operations in 1961 and later assumed responsibility for currency issuance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe P-99 series circulated from 1953 to 1960 and represents an important chapter in Nicaragua's monetary history. These notes were printed by the renowned British security printer Thomas De La Rue \u0026amp; Co. of London, whose craftsmanship is evident in the intricate guilloche patterns and detailed engraving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, these demonetized notes are valued by collectors for their historical significance, classic banknote artistry, and connection to Nicaragua's banking heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Nicaragua\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssuing Authority: Banco Nacional de Nicaragua\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Standard Circulation Banknote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrency: First Córdoba (1912–1987)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful engraved portrait of a young Nicaraguan woman in traditional attire within an oval frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntricate multicolored guilloche security patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProminent red serial numbers and ornate denomination panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued by the Banco Nacional de Nicaragua, Departamento de Emisión.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed depiction of the Banco Nacional de Nicaragua building in Managua.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnamental floral motifs and decorative security engraving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge denomination indicators and classic mid-century banknote styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine (F) Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage banknote is circulated and shows honest signs of use consistent with its grade, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoticeable folds and handling wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge and corner wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight staining and age-related discoloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete design visibility with strong historical appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully to assess the exact condition of the banknote you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sales, returns, and guarantees for this item are governed strictly by our Terms of Service. 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