I don't understand the varieties [gelöst]

Hi, I'm sorry but I don't understand the difference between the variety "P# 144a - Issued note" and “P# 144a.2 - Nº Serie 1 Letter y 7 Digits”. What does “issued note” mean? All the different banknotes i've seen have 1 letter and 7 digits (wich I think it is P# 144a.2) or 1 digit, 1 letter and 7 digits (wich I think it is P# 144a.3). 

They are just fabricated references and should not be used (there are not .1, .2 etc. in KM).

The owners of the line ‘issued note’ would need to be moved to undetermined if the ref wants to keep these variants.

Thank you very much

Issue = # of notes released by the central bank into circulation (for honest monetary use)

Specimens (code "s" at the end of the P#) = educational notes (often used for bank employee training) & not issued/no value

The varieties for some denominations are significant for some collectors (esp who may specialize in Spanish notes).  This 1 Peseta (P-144 example) had a half billion issued so the varieties may not be sought after as avidly compared to tougher higher denominations (by the majority of World paper collectors). 

Spain usually issued notes like this:

First series issued: (no prefix or no letter preceding the 7 digit serial number- just the serial number) that's P-144a.1 (most uncommon/toughest variety)

2nd series issued: (prefix, or letter preceding the 7 digit serial #) that's P-144a.2 (common) & the example used here on Numista

3rd series issued: (number + prefix + 7 digit serial #) that's P-144a.3 that's the example used on the Banknote Museum note (very common).  Typically the last issue is the most common if it has a normal run like the 2nd since more collectors catch these for their sets.

Be patient with yourself when learning this numismatic stuff. Take your time (it can get overwhelming) but believe me most of these terms (& varieties) do mean something to most collectors.  About 5 years ago, I created a Notable Terms page to help collectors learn some of the typical jargon.  Check it out, it may help clear up some questions.

That's perfect, now I understand it. Thanks for your help and the link to your page, it's very useful for beginners like me

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That's perfect, now I understand it. Thanks for your help and the link to your page, it's very useful for beginners like me

Happy to help (I'm glad you found the page useful)!