Banco de la República started circulating the 2 thousand-peso banknote, the fifth of the new family, on 29 November 2016.


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  • BACKGROUND IMAGE - On the left side a transition zone from light blue to lilac.

  • BACKGROUND IMAGE - In some areas curved figures are formed by different patterns of fine lines in tones of blue, red, brown and gray.

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  • COLOR VARIATION - The texts "2 MIL PESOS", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and the background of the image "COLOMBIA" are printed in tones of blue.

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  • Face and standing image of the character.

  • The text "2 MIL PESOS", in the upper left corner.

  • The texts: "DÉBORA ARANGO PÉREZ (1907-2005)", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "COLOMBIA".

  • The signatures of the Governor of the Central Bank and its Deputy Executive Governor.

  • Stripes with geometric figures at the sides of the face.

  • Two diagonal lines on the side edges.

  • The number two in braille, in the central lower part of the banknote (slightly to the left).

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  • MATCHING IMAGES - The left side features the text "BRC", partially printed in the front and back, complemented in its entirety when observed against the light.

  • MATCHING IMAGES - On the same side, when seen against the light, the image of the cardinal bird printed on the obverse is complemented by another one printed on the reverse.

  • WATERMARKS - On the left hand side of the banknote tha artist´s face can be seen against the light with a three-dimensional effect and the number "2".

  • SECURITY RIBBON - The text "BRC" and the silhouette of the cardinal bird can be seen against the light in the security ribbon.

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  • IMAGE WITH COLOR CHANGE - The leaves and the fruit of the Milky Way tree are printed in copper color and when the banknote is tilted the fruit changes to a green color.


  • HIDDEN IMAGE (LATENT) - When observing the banknote from an almost horizontal position at the height of the eyes from the lower right-hand corner, the text "BRC" can be seen on the blue strip on the left-hand side of the face.





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EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

The surface of the banknote must remain opaque, except for the following items:

  • Small fibers that fluoresce in yellow and red, randomly distributed throughout the banknote.

  • The security ribbon fluoresces in two colors, red and yellow, in an interleaved fashion.

  • The serial number located at the bottom fluoresces in yellow.

  • Some undulations, micro-texts, and the cardinal bird fluoresce in green and orange.

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MICRO-TEXTS: To be observed with magnifying glass

  • In some of the waves and geometric figures. located to the sides of the character, the texts "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "BRC" can be found.

  • Two vertical blue lines, one to the left of the standing figure and the other to the right of the face, with the texto "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA".


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  • Toque
    • Face and standing image of the character.
    • The text "2 MIL PESOS", in the upper left corner.
    • The texts: "DÉBORA ARANGO PÉREZ (1907-2005)", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "COLOMBIA".
    • The signatures of the Governor of the Central Bank and its Deputy Executive Governor.
    • Stripes with geometric figures at the sides of the face.
    • Two diagonal lines on the side edges.
    • The number two in braille, in the central lower part of the banknote (slightly to the left).
  • Levante
    • MATCHING IMAGES - The left side features the text "BRC", partially printed in the front and back, complemented in its entirety when observed against the light.
    • MATCHING IMAGES - On the same side, when seen against the light, the image of the cardinal bird printed on the obverse is complemented by another one printed on the reverse.
    • WATERMARKS - On the left hand side of the banknote tha artist´s face can be seen against the light with a three-dimensional effect and the number "2".
    • SECURITY RIBBON - The text "BRC" and the silhouette of the cardinal bird can be seen against the light in the security ribbon.
  • Gire
    • IMAGE WITH COLOR CHANGE - The leaves and the fruit of the Milky Way tree are printed in copper color and when the banknote is tilted the fruit changes to a green color.
    • HIDDEN IMAGE (LATENT) - When observing the banknote from an almost horizontal position at the height of the eyes from the lower right-hand corner, the text "BRC" can be seen on the blue strip on the left-hand side of the face.
  • Compruebe

    EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT


    The surface of the banknote must remain opaque, except for the following items:

    • Small fibers that fluoresce in yellow and red, randomly distributed throughout the banknote.
    • The security ribbon fluoresces in two colors, red and yellow, in an interleaved fashion.
    • The serial number located at the bottom fluoresces in yellow.
    • Some undulations, micro-texts, and the cardinal bird fluoresce in green and orange.

    MICRO-TEXTS: To be observed with magnifying glass


    • In some of the waves and geometric figures. located to the sides of the character, the texts "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "BRC" can be found.
    • Two vertical blue lines, one to the left of the standing figure and the other to the right of the face, with the text "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA".
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  • MAIN IMAGE - The artist Débora Arango Pérez (1907-2005).

  • MAIN IMAGE - Images of the artis´s face and standing figure with interlaced hands are included.¹.

  • MAIN IMAGE - To the left of the standing figure², the leaves and fruit of the Milky Way tree, the number 2 and the graphic represent of the bird from the work Las monjas y el cardenal.




1 Illustration based on the photography off Gabriel Carvajal, photographic archive of the Biblioteca Pública Piloto de Medellín.

2 Surrounding the standing figure, representations of the fragments of the artist´s work can be found: to the right La bailarina Guillermina, to the left 13 de junio and at the end Montaañas.

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  • BACKGROUND IMAGE - On the left side a transition zone from light blue to lilac.

  • BACKGROUND IMAGE - In some areas, curved figures are formed by different patterns of fine lines in tones of blue, red, brown and gray.

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  • COLOR VARIATION - The texts "2 MIL PESOS", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and the background of the image "COLOMBIA" are printed in tones of blue.

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  • The serial number of the banknote, composed of letters and numbers, is placed at the upper-left and lower right corners.

  • On the bottom left corner can be found the signatures of the Governor of the Central Bank and its Deputy Executive Governor.

  • On each side of the artist´s face a dark blue strip composed of geometric figures in different tones can be found, to the right containing the text "DOS MIL PESOS", and to the left the text "DÉBORA ARANGO PÉREZ ARTISTA (1907-2005)".

  • Six diagonal lines on the side edges.


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    • MAIN IMAGE - The artist Débora Arango Pérez (1907-2005).
    • MAIN IMAGE - Images of the artis´s face and standing figure with interlaced hands are included.¹.
    • MAIN IMAGE - To the left of the standing figure², the leaves and fruit of the Milky Way tree, the number 2 and the graphic represent of the bird from the work Las monjas y el cardenal.
    • BACKGROUND IMAGE - On the left side a transition zone from light blue to lilac.
    • BACKGROUND IMAGE - In some areas curved figures are formed by different patterns of fine lines in tones of blue, red, brown and gray.
    • COLOR VARIATION - The texts "2 MIL PESOS", "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and the background of the image "COLOMBIA" are printed in tones of blue.
    • The serial number of the banknote, composed of letters and numbers, is placed at the upper-left and lower right corners.
    • The serial number of the banknote, composed of letters and numbers, is placed at the upper-left and lower right corners.
    • On the bottom left corner can be found the signatures of the Governor of the Central Bank and its Deputy Executive Governor.
    • On each side of the artist´s face a dark blue strip composed of geometric figures in different tones can be found, to the right containing the text "DOS MIL PESOS", and to the left the text "DÉBORA ARANGO PÉREZ ARTISTA (1907-2005)".
    • Six diagonal lines on the side edges.

    1 Illustration based on the photography off Gabriel Carvajal, photographic archive of the Biblioteca Pública Piloto de Medellín.

    2 Surrounding the standing figure, representations of the fragments of the artist´s work can be found: to the right La bailarina Guillermina, to the left 13 de junio and at the end Montaañas.

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EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

The surface of the banknote must remain opaque, except for the following items:

  • Small fibers that fluoresce in yellow and red, randomly distributed throughout the banknote.

  • The security ribbon fluoresces in two colors, red and yellow, in an interleaved fashion.

  • The serial number located at the bottom fluoresces in yellow.

  • Some geometric figures and patterns, micro-texts and the cardinal bird fluoresce in orange and green.

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MICRO-TEXTS: To be observed with magnifying glass

  • In some of the waves and geometric figures. located to the sides of the character, the texts "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "BRC" can be found.

  • Two vertical blue lines, one to the left of the standing figure and the other to the right of the face, with the text "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA".


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  • Compruebe

    EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT /p>

    The surface of the banknote must remain opaque, except for the following items: /p>

    • Small fibers that fluoresce in yellow and red, randomly distributed throughout the banknote.
    • The security ribbon fluoresces in two colors, red and yellow, in an interleaved fashion.
    • The serial number located at the bottom fluoresces in yellow.
    • Some geometric figures and patterns, micro-texts and the cardinal bird fluoresce in orange and green.

    MICRO-TEXTS: To be observed with magnifying glass

    • In some of the waves and geometric figures. located to the sides of the character, the texts "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA" and "BRC" can be found.
    • Two vertical blue lines, one to the left of the standing figure and the other to the right of the face, with the text "BANCO DE LA REPÚBLICA".

The artist Débora Arango, "Caño Cristales" ( the river of five colors), the leaves and fruit of the Milky Way tree and the graphic representation of the bird in the work Las monjas y el cardenal are the image of the new banknote. This banknote will circulate simultaneously with the current one.

Look, touch, lift, tilt, and check are the five steps to recognize the banknote.

Its predominant color is blue with changes in tonality. Its measurements are 66 mm high × 128 mm wide.

Watch the educational video "5 Steps to recognize the 2 thousand-peso banknote"