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10 Pesos = 1 Condor, Central Bank of Chile, Chile, 1958–1959 (Pick 120)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1958-1959

Issuing entity

Republic of Chile

This 10 Pesos = 1 Condor note was issued in Chile by the Central Bank of Chile, with dates recorded from 1958–1959. It belongs to the Peso (1835-1959) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1818-date). It measures 141 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 120.

Obverse: Red-brown. Portrait of Manuel Bulnes at right. Its lettering reads “BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE / DIEZ PESOS / UN CONDOR / CONVERTIBLES EN ORO CONFORME A LA LEY / CASA DE MONEDA DE CHILE”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Chile Five Pesos One Condor Convertible on gold, according to the Law. Chile Mint”. Reverse: Brown. Small bank seal at right. Its lettering reads “BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE / DIEZ PESOS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Chile Ten Pesos”.

The note was printed by Casa de Moneda de Chile, Chile. Watermark: Portrait of D. Diego Portales. Signatures recorded for the type: Arturo Maschke Tornero (AMT) (President of Central Bank); Felipe Herrera Lane (FHL) (General Manager of the Central Bank); Luis Mackenna Shiell (LMS) (General Manager of the Central Bank). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

Similar banknotes : P#92 - with date, without name under portrait, Talleres Valoradas print P#103 - with date, with name under portrait, Talleres Valoradas print P#111 - without date, with name under portrait, Talleres Valoradas print

Physical characteristics

Size
141 × 70 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Portrait of D. Diego Portales

Technical characteristics

Printer
Casa de Moneda de Chile, Chile
Currency
Peso (1835-1959)
Signatures
Arturo Maschke Tornero (AMT) (President of Central Bank) Felipe Herrera Lane (FHL) (General Manager of the Central Bank) Luis Mackenna Shiell (LMS) (General Manager of the Central Bank)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Chile

Design

Obverse
Red-brown. Portrait of Manuel Bulnes at right.
Reverse
Brown. Small bank seal at right.
Obverse lettering
BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE / DIEZ PESOS / UN CONDOR / CONVERTIBLES EN ORO CONFORME A LA LEY / CASA DE MONEDA DE CHILE
Reverse lettering
BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE / DIEZ PESOS

Identification

Value
10 Pesos = 1 Condor
Dates recorded
1958-1959
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 120

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P120
  • NumistaN# 227288

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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