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500 Intis (front) / 20 Pesos (back) Peruvian Inti
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What's on the note
Front: Andean mountain scene depicting traditional highland agriculture in Peru, with snow-capped peaks (likely Cordillera Blanca or similar Andean range), terraced fields, livestock (llamas or alpacas), and indigenous farmers working the land. The imagery represents the agricultural heritage and indigenous culture of the Peruvian highlands. The denomination '500 INTIS' is prominent, issued by the Banco Central de Reserva del Perú. The Inti was Peru's currency from 1985–1991, replacing the Sol de Oro during a period of severe hyperinflation. The stylized Pre-Columbian deity motif at upper left reflects Peru's rich archaeological heritage.
Back: Text reading 'Twenty Philippines Pesos' with '20 PESOS' denominations in corners and decorative border pattern. This reverse does NOT match the Peruvian Inti note shown on the front — it appears to be from a Philippine 20 Pesos emergency or guerrilla currency note, likely from the Japanese Occupation period (1942–1945) or a similar emergency issue. The simple typography and basic printing are characteristic of wartime emergency currency.
How it was made
Security features: microprint,intaglio
Peru in South America
Peru in South America. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.
Background & history
MISMATCHED PAIR: The front and back images do NOT belong to the same banknote. The front is a Peruvian 500 Intis note from the Inti series (1985–1991), which replaced the Sol de Oro at 1,000:1 during hyperinflation and was itself replaced by the Nuevo Sol in 1991. The Inti notes featured Andean cultural and agricultural themes. The back image is a Philippine 20 Pesos note, most likely emergency currency from WWII Japanese Occupation (1942–1945) or similar period, characterized by simple printing and basic security features. These two notes are from entirely different countries, currencies, and historical periods. No serial number is visible on either image. Printer marking 'Bundesdruckerei' on front indicates German printing.
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