50.000 Guaraníes
Paraguay · Banco Central del Paraguay
The 50,000 Guaraníes note honours Agustín Pío Barrios (1885–1944), Paraguay's most celebrated classical guitarist and composer, widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists in history. The Banco Central del Paraguay introduced the Barrios design in 2008, replacing a previous soldier motif. The 2022 printing (Series K prefix, P-223 family) bears the signatures of Holger Insfrán and José Cantero Sienra. Its purple, peach, and green colour scheme reflects the cultural richness associated with Paraguayan folk artistry.
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ReasonRegular circulation issue celebrating Agustín Pío Barrios 'Mangoré', Paraguay's most famous musician and a towering figure in the global classical guitar repertoire.
DesignObverse: Portrait of Agustín Pío Barrios 'Mangoré' with guitar, coat of arms, and see-through guitar-shaped registration device. Reverse: Classical guitar neck and soundhole overlaid with ñandutí lace motif and denomination in Guaraní language.
Security featuresWindowed security thread; ultraviolet-reactive features including a hidden musical staff, reappearing portrait of Mangoré, ñandutí lace pattern, and denomination in Guaraní under UV light.
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