Guillermo León Valencia (1909-1971)

Guillermo León Valencia Muñoz (Popayán, 27 April 1909 – New York, 4 November 1971) was the 21st President of Colombia from 1962 to 1966.
Valencia committed his administration to substantial econo.. Read more »mic and social reforms. In the economic front he created the Junta Monetaria (Federal Reserve), doubled the production of electric power and promoted oil drilling and the export of crude oil. In matters of social reform, his administration increased the national budget for education by 20%, and under the auspice of the government of the United States, launched the construction of Ciudad Kennedy, a project of 200,000 affordable homes for lower income citizens.

Country:	Colombia
Type:	Postage stamps
Series:	Presidents
Nominal:	7 $
Year:	1981
Size:	40 x 30 mm
Perforation:	12
Mintage:	400,000