Nice note. This is a Bolivia Banco Central de Bolivia 1 Boliviano, Law of 1928, Emisión 1952 Overprint, cataloged as Pick 128c and printed by Waterlow & Sons (London). The portrait is of Simón Bolívar, the liberator for whom Bolivia is named.

Suggested Title

Bolivia 1 Boliviano 1952 Overprint P-128c PCGS Choice AU 58 PPQ Simón Bolívar

Technical Description

• Country: Bolivia
• Issuer: Banco Central de Bolivia
• Denomination: 1 Boliviano
• Pick Number: P-128c
• Law Date: 20 July 1928
• Issued: 1952 (Overprint Emisión 1952)
• Printer: Waterlow & Sons Ltd., London
• Serial Number: Y15-019696
• Signatures: Córdova, Saravia & Cuadros
• Grading Service: PCGS Banknote
• Grade: Choice About Uncirculated 58 PPQ
• Portrait: Simón Bolívar
• Back: Bolivian national coat of arms flanked by denomination panels

Collector Description

A scarce and attractive example of Bolivia’s early post-war currency, this Pick 128c 1 Boliviano bears the 1952 overprint on the 1928 authorized design and features a finely engraved portrait of Simón Bolívar. Printed by the renowned Waterlow & Sons of London, the note exhibits the intricate guilloche work and high-quality intaglio engraving that made Waterlow issues favorites among world currency collectors.

Certified PCGS Choice AU 58 PPQ, this note retains exceptional originality and paper quality. The PPQ designation confirms premium paper preservation and originality, making it especially desirable for collectors seeking problem-free examples. The attractive red serial numbers, detailed Bolívar portrait, and classic Waterlow engraving combine to create a visually appealing representative of mid-century Bolivian currency.