Commemorative Coin of the 100th Anniversary of Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia, Banrep) - Available to the Public as of 24 November 2023

Questions and Answers regarding the 100th anniversary Commemorative Coin
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  • It has a face value of COP 20,000, is of legal tender, and may be used for any monetary transaction for the equivalent of its face value

In compliance with Law 2282 of 05 January 2023, BanRep will issue for commemorative purposes for one time only the 100th anniversary coin of Banco de la República.

Fotografía de la moneda por el anverso y el reverso. La moneda es dorada

The obverse includes the image of a female figure representing the Republic, initially adopted in France in 1792. It has received the name "Mariana" and has been used in the logo of Banco de la República since 1923, the year of its foundation.

In turn, the reverse includes the face value of the coin "20.000 PESOS" (COP 20,000) in the upper part; in the central zone, it exhibits a map of Colombia containing the caption "100 AÑOS Generando confianza" (100 YEARS Building trust), which is surrounded by various symbols representing trust, stability, management, and preservation of cultural heritage. It also includes a latent image as a security feature that, depending on the angle from which it is viewed, will reflect the initials "BR" (which stands for Banco de la República) or the Arabic numeral "20" and the number 20 in Braille. The lower part includes the caption "REPÚBLICA DE COLOMBIA" (REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA) and the mintage year “2023.”

The commemorative coin will be available to the public as of 24 November 2023. It may be purchased at Banco de la República's Treasury counters in Bogotá and its branches and Cultural Agencies nationwide.

Fotografía de la moneda en su cápsula de acrílico, bolsa de tela y el plegable que contiene información acerca de sus características

Features:

  • Alloy composed of 75% +/- 2 copper, 5.0% +/- 2 nickel, and 20% +/- 2 zinc. - Yellow alpacca silver.
  • 32 mm (± 0.1 mm) in diameter.
  • Average weight: 18.34 g (± 3.0%).
  • The coin will have a reeded edge.

Fotografía detallada de bajos relieves, número en braille y elemento de seguridad de imagen latente

Please note:

  • It has a face value of COP 20,000, is of legal tender, and may be used for any monetary transaction for the equivalent of its face value.
  • The coin is delivered inside an acrylic capsule in a cloth pouch with a leaflet containing information about its features.
  • Only cash is accepted to make the exchange.
  • The coin in a special case (optional): COP 37,000 (while stocks last).

Fotografía del estuche especial que tiene un costo adicional

To conduct the exchange:

  • The person must come to Banco de la República’s facilities in their city during opening hours.
  • Commemorative coins will be exchanged while stocks last.
  • Remember that this procedure is free of charge and does not require intermediaries.

According to the External Operational and Services Letter DTE-406 Subject 74: Treasury Services (only in Spamish), in order to carry out cash exchange transactions at the treasury counters, you must submit one of the following original identity documents*:

  • Valid citizenship card
  • First-time identity card or the certified duplicate-procedure ID
  • Foreign ID card
  • Passport
  • Temporary Protection Permit

* Banco de la República’s Treasury Department’s current regulations establish as a requirement for cash exchange transactions, the identification of the user through his/her citizenship card or first-time or duplicate ID. Considering this, minors may carry out cash exchange transactions, including those related to commemorative coins issued by Banco de la República through their parents or legal representatives, in accordance with the Law.

The commemorative coin of the 100th anniversary of Banco de la República is available at the following branches of Banco de la República, upon appointment request:

  • Bogotá - At the Treasury service counters located at Calle 13 # 35-25.
  • Armenia - Carrera 16 # 21-14, Armenia, Quindío.
  • Barranquilla - Carrera 46 # 45-39 Second floor of the public hall, Barranquilla, Atlántico.
  • Bucaramanga - Carrera 19 # 34-47, Bucaramanga, Santander.
  • Buenaventura - Calle 1 # 3-73 Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca.
  • Cali - Calle 8 # 4-30, Cali, Valle del Cauca.
  • Cartagena - Calle 33 # 3-123 , Cartagena, Bolívar.
  • Cúcuta - Diagonal Santander # 3E - 38 La Riviera, Cúcuta, Norte de Santander.
  • Florencia - Carrera 11 # 14–70, Florencia, Caquetá.
  • Girardot - Calle 17 # 11-56 Girardot, Cundinamarca.
  • Honda - Carrera 11 con calle 14 Honda, Tolima.
  • Ibagué - Calle 11 # 3-16 Ibagué, Tolima.
  • Ipiales - Calle 17 # 7-2 Ipiales, Nariño.
  • Leticia - Carrera 10 # 10-15, Leticia, Amazonas.
  • Manizales - Carrera 23 # 23-06 Manizales, Caldas.
  • Medellín - Calle 50 # 50-21, Medellín, Antioquia.
  • Montería - Carrera 3 # 28 - 59, Montería, Córdoba.
  • Neiva - Carrera 5 # 5-67 Neiva, Huila.
  • Pasto - Calle 18 # 21-20 Pasto, Nariño.
  • Pereira - Calle 18 bis # 9-37 Pereira, Risaralda.
  • Popayán - Carrera 6 # 2-78 Popayán, Cauca.
  • Quibdó - Calle 25 A # 1-16, Quibdó, Chocó.
  • Riohacha - Calle 1 # 7-11, Riohacha, La Guajira.
  • San Andrés - Avenida Colón 2-74, Isla de San Andrés, Archipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina.
  • Santa Marta - Calle 14 # 1C-37, Santa Marta, Magdalena.
  • Sincelejo - Calle 23 # 18-30, Sincelejo, Sucre.
  • Tunja - Calle 20 # 8-66 Teatro Quiminza, Tunja, Boyacá.
  • Valledupar - Carrera 9 # 16 - 13, Valledupar, Cesar.
  • Villavicencio - Calle 38 # 32 - 09, Villavicencio, Meta.