Chile 10 Escudos Banknote  Series – Central Bank of Chile

Features:

• Country: Chile

• Issuer: Central Bank of Chile (Banco Central de Chile)

• Ruling Authority: Republic of Chile (1818–present)

• Type: Standard Circulation Banknote

• Years of Issue: 1962–1970

• Value: 10 Escudos

• Currency: Escudo (1960–1975)

• Material: Paper

• Size: 178 × 83 mm

• Shape: Rectangular

• Demonetized: Yes

• Watermark: Portrait of Diego Portales

Obverse:
Violet, blue-gray, and dull purple on multicolor underprint. Features a portrait of José Manuel Balmaceda at the center with a red serial number.
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE
DIEZ ESCUDOS
CASA DE MONEDA DE CHILE
Translation: Central Bank of Chile – Ten Escudos – Chile Mint

Reverse:
Depicts the painting "El Abrazo de Maipú" (The Hug of Maipú) by Pedro Subercaseaux, showing General José de San Martín (right horse) and Bernardo O’Higgins (left horse) embracing after the Battle of Maipú (April 5, 1818). The Coat of Arms of Chile appears on the left.