500 pesos 1989 — Chile ( Pick: 153 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 pesos issued in Chile in 1989. It is cataloged under Pick number 153. The dimensions of the note are 145 x 70 mm.
The front side design features the denomination prominently with a multicolor underprint. Pedro de Valdivia is depicted on the right side. The reverse design illustrates the Founding of Santiago at the center. The note includes multiple signature varieties and is printed by Banco Central de Chile.
The colors of the banknote include dark brown and brown-violet, with black text on the underprint. The watermark displayed on this note is Ignacio Carrera Pinto.
The front side design features the denomination prominently with a multicolor underprint. Pedro de Valdivia is depicted on the right side. The reverse design illustrates the Founding of Santiago at the center. The note includes multiple signature varieties and is printed by Banco Central de Chile.
The colors of the banknote include dark brown and brown-violet, with black text on the underprint. The watermark displayed on this note is Ignacio Carrera Pinto.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Enrique Seguel Morel (President), Jorge Court Moock (General Manager)
- Date of issue
- 1977-2000
- Printing office
- Banco Central de Chile
- Colour
- Dark brown and brown-violet with black text on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 145 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 153
About this banknote
The Banco Central de Chile issued the 500 pesos banknote in 1989, continuing a series that began in 1977. This series was introduced to standardize the national currency and facilitate economic transactions during a period of monetary reform.
The obverse features a portrait of Pedro de Valdivia, a Spanish conquistador, on the right side. The reverse displays "La fundación de Santiago," an oil painting by Pedro Lira depicting the founding of Santiago. The watermark presents Ignacio Carrera Pinto. This note measures 145 x 70 mm and was printed by the Casa de Moneda de Chile.
