500 pesos 1960 — Chile ( Pick: 115 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Chile, dated 1960, carries a denomination of 500 pesos. It features blue and red colors and a portrait of Montt at the center. Design variations include small or large signature types and options with or without a security thread.
Identified by Pick number 115, this banknote is detailed with reference points including the issuing entity VALORADAS, Santiago, Chile. Market values are listed as 1.00, 3.50, and 15.00.
Identified by Pick number 115, this banknote is detailed with reference points including the issuing entity VALORADAS, Santiago, Chile. Market values are listed as 1.00, 3.50, and 15.00.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and red
- Pick catalog
- 115
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Chile issued the 500 pesos banknote (Pick 115) between 1947 and 1959. This series was introduced to facilitate higher-value transactions during a period of economic growth.
The obverse features a blue portrait of President Jorge Montt at the center. The reverse displays a depiction of the arrival of Diego de Almagro in Chile. The banknote measures 145 × 70 mm and was printed by Talleres de Especies Valoradas in Santiago. It includes a watermark of Diego Portales. Varieties exist with different signature combinations and the presence or absence of a security thread.
