Among other functions, Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia) is responsible for issuing and circulating cash in the Colombian territory. To do so, it has different services through its treasuries nationwide. Additionally, to strengthen the distribution of low denomination cash and…
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Banco de la República announces the release of a commemorative coin marking the 500th anniversary of the founding of the city of Santa Marta.
The obverse of the coin features the image of the Casa de la Aduana alongside the El Morro islet and its lighthouse, framed by a geometric-patterned…
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Starting on 22 March 2025, credit institutions (CIs) will exchange and provide small-value denomination banknotes and coins to their customers under the guidelines established in the External Resolution 02 of 22…
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Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia) announces that, as of 10 January 2025, the company Transbank has been providing cash exchange services through a cash window operating at the following locations and opening hours:
- Página simple |Cumulative annual production of banknotes and coins by denomination
This report contains the statistics and historical production records and its annual shares by denomination.
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There are five very simple steps to avoid becoming a victim of counterfeiting. Colombian banknotes have unique security elements that every citizen must know.
Banco de la República constantly conducts campaigns for all citizens to recognize the authenticity of Colombian banknotes, focusing…
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This guide summarizes the criteria that should help financial institutions, securities transportation companies, and users to identify the type of banknotes and coins that are unfit for circulation and should therefore be delivered to Banco de la República (the Central Bank of…
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Under the Political Constitution of Colombia, Banco de la República, as the Central Bank of Colombia, has exclusive power to issue Colombian legal tender within the terms established by the law.
Colombian banknotes, in addition to fulfilling the essential function of facilitating the daily…
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Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia) has set up two cash exchange points to solve the lack of banknotes and coins in circulation on the island of San Andrés.
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On 16 November, a working meeting will be held with commercial banks, unions and other stakeholders involved in the provision of cash, to socialize the progress of the actions being implemented for the supply of banknotes and coins and the new services that will be available in the city of…
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On 27 October 2023, there will be a meeting with commercial banks, unions, and trade representatives to socialize the actions that are being implemented for the supply of banknotes and coins, and the new services that will be available in the city.
In Ibagué, as in other cities, Banco de…
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On August 10, there will be a meeting with commercial banks, unions, and trade representatives to socialize the actions implemented for the supply of banknotes and coins, and the new services that will be available in the city.
In Riohacha, as in other cities, Banco de la…
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On August 02, a meeting will be held with commercial banks, unions, and trade representatives to socialize the actions implemented for the supply of banknotes and coins, and the new services that will be available in the city.
In Montería, as in other cities, Banco de la República (the…
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Banco de la República, in compliance with Law 1903 of 22 June 2018, makes available to the public, for commemorative purposes, the coin of the Bicentennial of the sacrifice of the national heroine Policarpa Salavarrieta. The coin will be available to the public as of 10 January 2023…
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Banco de la República, in compliance with Law 1903 of 22 June 2018, makes available to the public, for commemorative purposes, the coin of the Bicentennial of the sacrifice of the national heroine Policarpa Salavarrieta. The coin will be available to the public as of 10 January 2023…
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Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia) is responsible for ensuring the supply of banknotes and coins in its different denominations, which it does by distributing payments to the different credit institutions, commercial establishments and to the general public. For their…
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Some accounts in social networks publish information about a possible counterfeit of the COP100,000 banknote, identified with the series AA42661883. However, Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia) informs that, within the framework of its processes with cash nationwide, no…
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- Noticias |Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia) is constituted as a legal person of public law, with constitutional status and administrative, equity, and technical autonomy, subject to its own legal framework as established in Articles 371 to 373 of the Political Constitution, Law 31 of 1992…
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Law 31 of 1992 empowers Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia) to “order the mintage of legal tender coins in the country or abroad for commemorative or numismatic purposes, as provided for in special laws, establish their alloys, and determine their characteristics."






















