Chile 5 Escudos, 1962 P-137

1st. type; brown

Chile 5 Escudos, 1962 P-137 obverse
Chile 5 Escudos, 1962 P-137 reverse

Information:

Reference P#137
Country Chile
Period Escudo (1960-1975)
Currency Escudos
Denomination 5 Escudos
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing bank Central Bank of Chile
Year 1962
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 145x70 mm

Obverse:

Chile 5 Escudos, 1962 P-137
Latin

Obverse text

BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE CINCO ESCUDOS CASA DE MONEDA DE CHILE

Obverse symbol

Reddish brown on multicolor underprint. Portrait of Manuel Bulnes Prieto (1799 - 1866), 4th president of Chile. 6 digits in serial #; Series A.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE BATALLA DE RANCAGUA CINCO ESCUDOS

Reverse symbol

Reddish brown on green underprint. Painting by Pedro Subercaseaux depicting Bernardo O'Higgins ill-fated charge against the Spanish at the Battle of Rancagua. Coat of Arms at left (yellow-orange).

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1962) Series A; 6 digits in serial # + - - - - - -