10 escudos 1962 — Chile ( Pick: 139 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 escudos issued in Chile in 1962. It is cataloged under Pick number 139. The dimensions of the note are 178 x 83 mm.
The front design features a portrait of José Manuel Balmaceda at the center, framed in violet, blue-gray, and dull purple tones over a multicolor underprint. There are three varieties of signatures present. The back displays dark or light brown arms on the left, with soldiers meeting at the center. The watermark features D. Diego Portales.
This banknote was printed by CdM-Chile. The year 1962 marked a period of political change in Chile, as it preceded the presidency of Eduardo Frei Montalva, who took office in 1964.
The front design features a portrait of José Manuel Balmaceda at the center, framed in violet, blue-gray, and dull purple tones over a multicolor underprint. There are three varieties of signatures present. The back displays dark or light brown arms on the left, with soldiers meeting at the center. The watermark features D. Diego Portales.
This banknote was printed by CdM-Chile. The year 1962 marked a period of political change in Chile, as it preceded the presidency of Eduardo Frei Montalva, who took office in 1964.
Specifications
- Signed by
- José Manuel Balmaceda
- Date of issue
- 1962
- Printing office
- CdM-Chile
- Colour
- Violet, blue-gray and dull purple on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 178 x 83 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 139
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Chile issued the 10 escudos banknote in 1962. This series was introduced during a period of significant economic developments in Chile. José Manuel Balmaceda, notable for his influential role in the country, signed the note.
The front design features a portrait of José Manuel Balmaceda in shades of violet, blue-gray, and dull purple on a multicolor underprint, with three signature varieties. The back shows soldiers meeting and the Chilean coat of arms. The note, printed by CdM-Chile, includes a watermark of Diego Portales.
