Banknote Bolivia 5 Centavos - G. Villarroel - Refinery - 1984 - Series A

The 50000 Bolivianos banknote, issued in Bolivia in 1984, features a dominant green color on a multicolored background. On the front, there is a portrait of Gualberto Villarroel on the right, accompanied by the Bolivian national coat of arms on the left. The inscription "BANCO CENTRAL DE BOLIVIA" appears at the top, followed by the face value "50000" and its literal transcription "CINCUENTA MIL PESOS BOLIVIANOS". The legal reference "D.S. 20273 DE 5 DE JUNIO DE 1984" is also printed.

The back of the banknote, printed in green, depicts an oil refinery in its center. The inscription "BANCO CENTRAL DE BOLIVIA" is also found at the top, followed by the face value "50000" and its literal transcription "CINCUENTA MIL PESOS BOLIVIANOS". The legend "REFINERIA PETROLERA" identifies the main subject of the illustration.

This banknote commemorates Gualberto Villarroel, head of state of Bolivia from 1943 to 1946. It was printed by De La Rue, a printing company based in London, United Kingdom. The banknote's dimensions are 155 mm in length and 65 mm in width. It belongs to the A series.

The 50000 Bolivianos banknote offers a visual glimpse into Bolivian history and its oil industry. The figure of Gualberto Villarroel, associated with the oil refinery, reflects a specific era of economic and political development in Bolivia.