Bolivia (1911-1929)

This serie of banknotes belongs to the liberal period, born with the victory of José Manuel Pando in the Bolivian Civil War, which lasted until 1920; The greatest exponent of these democratic governments was that of Ismael Montes. Since 1926, President Hernando Siles ruled, overthrown by a revolution in 1930 for trying to extend his term. All bills with an impression above saying Central Bank of Bolivia date from an extraordinary issuance of 1929. There are banknotes of 1 Bolivian boliviano, 5 Bolivian bolivianos, 10 Bolivian bolivianos, 20 Bolivian bolivianos, 50 Bolivian bolivianos, 100 Bolivian bolivianos, 500 Bolivian bolivianos and 1,000 Bolivian bolivianos.

1 Bolivian boliviano (un boliviano)

This banknote worth 1 boliviano was first circulated in May the 11th 1911. On the main side center it can be seen the Roman god Mercury (messenger god of commerce, merchants and travelers), sat over an engine. Next to him there are two 1's, plus four 1's in the corners, and in the center there's the written name of the banknote and the name of the National Bank in Spanish (Banco de la Nación Boliviana).
On the other side of the banknote appears Bolivia's coat of arms again. Moreover there's the name of the National Bank again, plus two 1's and decorative elements. This banknote has no digital watermark. The size of this banknote is 14.1 cm x 7 cm.