1 peso oro 1967
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This 1 Peso Oro from the Dominican Republic (Pick P-99) is presented in uncirculated condition, showcasing the exceptional quality of Thomas de la Rue's engraving work. The obverse features a finely detailed portrait of national hero Juan Pablo Duarte in formal 19th-century attire within an ornate circular frame, while the reverse displays classical allegorical imagery with Liberty and the Dominican coat of arms. The pristine condition with no visible wear, combined with the intricate security patterns and vibrant multicolored design, makes this an exemplary example of mid-1960s Dominican currency.
Common. This note is a regular issue from a continuous series (Pick P-99) issued from 1965-1972 by the Banco Central de la República Dominicana and circulated widely as Dominican currency. The eBay market data confirms commonality, with UNC examples selling for approximately $30 and circulated grades commanding only $2-11, indicating substantial extant supply. The modern print run and extended issue period support a common classification.
Issued during the period 1965-1972 following the tumultuous events of the 1960s, this note commemorates Juan Pablo Duarte y Díez, the founding father and principal architect of Dominican independence from Haiti in 1844. The reverse's prominence of Liberty and the national motto 'Patria Dios Libertad' (Fatherland God Liberty) reflect the Dominican Republic's emphasis on national sovereignty and democratic values during this post-Trujillo era. The selection of the London printer Thomas de la Rue underscores the international standard expected for the Banco Central de la República Dominicana's currency.
The obverse centers on a high-relief portrait of Juan Pablo Duarte y Díez, the 19th-century national liberator, rendered in formal period dress with a white bow tie, positioned with eyes directed to the heraldic left within an ornate circular guilloche frame. This portrait style distinguishes it from later P-107 and P-108 issues where Duarte faces forward. The design employs an extensive pink and beige background with intricate security guilloche patterns and fine line engraving throughout. A prominent red circular stamp reading 'SANTO DOMINGO DISTRITO NACIONAL REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA' indicates the capital's jurisdiction. The reverse presents two medallic circular vignettes: the left features a classical female allegorical head in profile representing Liberty, while the right displays the Dominican coat of arms featuring a shield with the national flag, flanked by laurel and palm fronds, inscribed with the national motto 'Patria Dios Libertad.' The central denomination text 'UNO' and 'UN PESO ORO' dominates both sides in large, legible numerals and text.
FRONT SIDE: 'UNO' (One) and 'UN PESO ORO' (One Gold Peso) — denomination in large text left and right; 'BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA' (Central Bank of the Dominican Republic); 'ESTE BILLETE TIENE FUERZA LIBERATORIA PARA EL PAGO DE TODAS LAS OBLIGACIONES PUBLICAS O PRIVADAS' (This banknote has legal tender force for the payment of all public or private obligations); 'DUARTE' (name of portrayed figure); 'Gobernador del Banco Central' (Governor of the Central Bank) and 'Secretario de Estado de Hacienda' (Secretary of State of Finance) — signature titles; Serial number 'A4424490'. BACK SIDE: 'BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA' (Central Bank of the Dominican Republic); 'UNO' and 'UN PESO ORO' (denomination); 'PATRIA DIOS LIBERTAD' (Fatherland God Liberty — national motto); 'REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA' (Dominican Republic); 'THOMAS DE LA RUE & CO. LTDA.' (Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., printer attribution).
This note was produced by Thomas de la Rue & Co. Ltd., London, utilizing the intaglio (engraved steel plate) printing method, which is evidenced by the exceptional fine line work, intricate guilloche security patterns, and multi-color overprinting visible in both the obverse and reverse designs. The detailed classical portraiture, complex geometric borders, and layered color application (multicolored underprint on front, black and white engraving on back) are hallmarks of the high-security intaglio process used by this premier security printer during the 1960s.
This specimen bears the serial number A4424490, indicating it is from an A-series printing. The catalog designation ND (No Date) for 1965-1972 is standard for this issue. Known varieties for Pick P-99 include differences in signature combinations of the Banco Central Governor and Secretary of State of Finance, as well as variations in security features and serial number prefix letters. The visual observation of the red geographic stamp 'SANTO DOMINGO DISTRITO NACIONAL' may indicate a specific territorial variant, though this appears to be standard for the series rather than a scarce variety.
