Puerto Rican dollar
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The dollar has been the currency of Puerto Rico since 1898.
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[edit] History
The dollar replaced the peso at par following Puerto Rico's transfer to the United States of America in 1898. The U.S. dollar circulates on the island. Between 1900 and 1909, banknotes were specifically issued for Puerto Rico.
[edit] Banknotes
In 1900, beepBanco Español de Puerto Rico were overstamped with the words "Moneda Americana" for use on Puerto Rico. These were followed by notes issued by the Bank of Puerto Rico in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 dollars. These notes were also denominated in pesos. In 1909, a further issue of 5 and 10 dollars was produced which did not give the value in pesos. Between 1902 and 1908, the First National Bank of Porto Rico at San Juan issued notes in denominations of 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars.
[edit] References
- Pick, Albert (1994). Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: General Issues, Colin R. Bruce II and Neil Shafer (editors), 7th ed., Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87341-207-9.
- Pick, Albert (1990). Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: Specialized Issues, Colin R. Bruce II and Neil Shafer (editors), 6th ed., Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87341-149-8.
