The exhibit La Primera Impresión looks at the recent history of Colombia’s currency and interesting representation of a nation that celebrates achievement and diversity on its money.
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Gabo on new money
The Central Bank will issue in 2016 a new Colombian currency with enhanced security details. Get to know who made it on the money.
Editorial: A love of life
To compete Colombia must develop its human resource base and break free from traditional economic thinking on trade and mining.
Borrowed Money
What can one expect in a state where political governance shows a heavy short-term bias that favours quick results?
Panama “tax haven” dispute
A dispute between the Finance Ministers of Panama and Colombia has erupted based on access to banking information and a “tax haven” label.
Revaluing devaluation
In January 2014 the Colombian peso broke through the 2,000 to the US dollar. Devaluation is back on the economic agenda.
No bitcoin, but bio coins!
The Colombian Central Bank won first prize in the category of “Best New Money” from the IACA in Berlin.
The peso: with trepidation
For years the peso has performed strongly in equity markets. The rally appears to be slowing as the central bank looks to the greenback.
Who’s in your wallet?
Ever wondered who that gent is on the $1,000 peso bill? Their faces slip through your fingers, but they are notes to remember.