1 sol 1921

Rare. This note is unlistored in the Pick catalog, indicating it is a provisional or emergency issue not covered in standard numismatic references. As a regional emergency currency from a specific date and location (Iquitos, October 1, 1921) with a stated series designation (Series C), the print run was almost certainly limited. The Pick 'unlisted' designation combined with the provisional nature of the issue and its specific regional origin makes this a scarce-to-rare piece for serious collectors of Peruvian currency and emergency/regional money.

This provisional banknote represents an emergency currency issue by Iquitos authorities during a period of monetary instability in early 1920s Peru. The inscription 'OBEDIENCIA PROVISIONAL' and the guarantee language referencing 'fiscal and departmental income' indicate this was a temporary regional solution backed by local government revenues rather than the central bank. The depiction of a colonial-era scene on the reverse likely references Peru's historical heritage, while the political and military official's signature demonstrates the regional government's authority over monetary circulation in the Iquitos region.

The obverse features a central oval medallion containing the profile of a bearded male official facing left, likely representing a regional administrator or dignitary. This portrait is flanked by decorative winged or heraldic elements, with ornamental corner designs containing large numerals '1' in circular medallions marking the denomination. The reverse presents a historical scene in a central oval medallion depicting multiple figures in what appears to be a colonial or early republican setting, possibly representing the founding or significant historical event of the Iquitos region. Corner designs on both sides feature heraldic or governmental emblems consistent with official state currency. The consistent reddish-brown color scheme and the fine engraving throughout suggest high-quality security printing typical of legitimate regional government issues.

FRONT SIDE: 'OBEDIENCIA PROVISIONAR' (Provisional Obedience), 'DE CIRCULACION FORZOSA' (Of Forced Circulation), 'EMITIDO CON LA GARANTIA DE LA DEUDA DEL ESTADO RENTAS FISCALES Y DEPARTAMENTALES' (Issued with the Guarantee of the State Debt of Fiscal and Departmental Income), 'UN SOL' (One Sun), 'IQUITOS 1º DE OCTUBRE 1921' (Iquitos, October 1st, 1921), 'No 987' (Serial Number 987), 'SERIE C' (Series C), 'CAP. JEFE POLITICO Y MILITAR' (Captain, Political and Military Chief), 'ROMOR DE LA AGUANA' (likely a regional official's name). BACK SIDE: 'OBEDIENCIA PROVISIONAL' (Provisional Obedience), 'UN SOL' (One Sun), '1 SOL' (1 Sun).

This note was produced using intaglio/engraving printing methods, as evidenced by the fine line work visible in both the portrait medallions and the ornamental designs. The consistent depth of impression, the detailed rendering of facial features and decorative elements, and the security design characteristics all indicate professional engraved plate printing. This was a standard security printing method employed for official currency issues. The specific printer is not identified in the available information, but the quality of execution suggests work by a established security printer, possibly local to Peru or contracted through the regional government.

Series C designation noted. Serial number 987 observed. The specific date of issue (October 1, 1921) and the named official 'ROMOR DE LA AGUANA' suggest this may represent a specific administrative period. No multiple printing varieties are discernible from the visual analysis, but as an unlisted provisional issue, varieties may exist relating to different series designations (A, B, D, etc.), different officials' signatures, or different date printings that would require additional examples for proper documentation.