20 pesos 1882 — Chile ( Pick: S220r )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Chile, dated 1882, carries a denomination of 20 pesos. The note features a color scheme of blue and black.
It is cataloged under Pick number S220r. The combination of its denomination and year identifies it within documented banknotes of that timeframe.
It is cataloged under Pick number S220r. The combination of its denomination and year identifies it within documented banknotes of that timeframe.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1882
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company, New York
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue and black
- Pick catalog
- S220r
About this banknote
The banknote was issued by "El Banco de Curicó" in Chile. The series was issued in 1882 by local banks during a period when private banks were allowed to issue their own currencies in Chile. This practice was part of an effort to meet local economic needs and facilitate trade.
The front side design features a portrait of Captain Arturo Prat, a prominent Chilean naval officer, and motifs including a child with wheat. The back shows a depiction of a naval ship. This banknote was printed by the American Bank Note Company, a well-known security printing company in New York, specializing in high-quality banknotes.
