Central Bank of the Dominican Republic
Twenty Pesos Oro · General Gregorio Luperón · National Pantheon
Historical and Issue Context
The first Dominican polymer:The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic introduced this 20 Peso Gold bill in 2009, the country's first printed on a polymer substrate instead of traditional cotton paper.
A tribute to the hero of the Restoration:The obverse portrays General Gregorio Luperón (1839–1897), a key figure in the military and political movement that restored the independence of the Dominican Republic.4
A historic name:despite bearing the name “Pesos Oro” —a convention inherited from the currency's historical designation—, the note functionally corresponds to the modern Dominican peso (DOP).
Key Details Visible on the Banknote
- Obverse:portrait of General Gregorio Luperón, with mahogany flowers and the bank seal.4
- Reverse:the National Pantheon in Santo Domingo, final resting place of the nation's most honored citizens, including Luperón himself.5
- Complex transparent window:large translucent window shaped like a butterfly or hourglass, with detailed multi-color security printing on its edges.
- Perfect registration (see-through):a small stylized Taíno flower icon printed on both sides that aligns perfectly when held to the light.
- Latent image:the numeral “20” hidden in the geometry of the design, near the lower right corner of the obverse, visible only when tilting the note.
- UV fluorescence:Design elements and serial numbering illuminate under ultraviolet light.
- Color:Multicolor subprinted in orange, purple and gold.
Notes
1. Banknote World. “Dominican Republic 20 Pesos Oro Banknote, 2009, P-182, UNC, Polymer.”banknoteworld.com: 2009 banknote printed on polymer.
2. Numista. “20 Pesos Gold (Polymer) — Dominican Republic.”en.numista.com/204789: signatures of Héctor Valdez Albizu and Vicente Bengoa.
3. eBay, cataloging card. “Dominican Rep P182, Gregorio Lúperon / National Pantheon UNC 2009 POLYMER”: “Pick…182.”
4. Numista, note #204789: portrait of Gregorio Luperón on the right, mahogany flowers in the center, stamp of the bank.
5. Banknote World. “Gregorio Luperón — A Symbol of Resilience in the Dominican Republic.”banknoteworld.com/blog: the National Panteón in Santo Domingo is the national mausoleum where Luperón rests along with other national heroes.