Chile 5 Pesos Banknote | Banco Central de Chile | Arturo Prat | VF
Chile – 5 Pesos Banknote
Banco Central de Chile | Arturo Prat Portrait | Authentic Vintage Note
Offered is an authentic Chilean 5 Pesos banknote, issued by the Banco Central de Chile, featuring a portrait of Arturo Prat, Chile’s most revered naval hero. This classic mid-20th-century note reflects Chile’s national identity and early central-bank currency design.
🔹 Historical Significance
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Issued by the Banco Central de Chile
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Features Arturo Prat, hero of the War of the Pacific
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Popular with collectors of Latin American and military-themed banknotes
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Represents an important period of Chilean monetary history
🔹 Design Highlights
Obverse:
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Portrait of Arturo Prat
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Text: Banco Central de Chile
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Denomination: Cinco Pesos
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Serial numbers and official signatures
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Intricate geometric and guilloché engraving
Reverse:
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Large denomination numeral 5
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Central decorative panel
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Official bank seal
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Bold engraved borders and repeating motifs
🔹 Condition
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Circulated condition
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Multiple folds and handling
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Paper intact with no major tears
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Strong ink and clear details
Estimated Grade: Very Good to Fine (VG–F)
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