100 Pesos (10 Cóndores) – Chile Banknote

Features:

• Country: Chile

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

• Ruling Authority: Republic (1818–present)

• Type: Standard Circulation Banknote

• Years of Issue: 1947–1956

• Value: 100 Pesos

• Currency: Peso (1835–1959)

• Composition: Paper

• Size: 145 × 70 mm

• Shape: Rectangular

• Demonetized: Yes

Design Details:

• Obverse:
  Predominantly red. Features the portrait of Arturo Prat at the right with his name “ARTURO PRAT” printed below.
  Lettering includes:
  DIEZ CONDORES
  BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE
  CIEN PESOS
  CONVERTIBLES EN ORO CONFORME A LA LEY
  Printed by Talleres de Especies Valoradas – Santiago, Chile

• Reverse:
  Red in color, featuring the black seal of the Central Bank of Chile at center.
  Lettering:
  BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE
  CIEN PESOS

• Watermark:
  Portrait of Diego Portales.

Signatures (Varieties):

• Manuel Trucco Franzani – President of the Central Bank

• Arturo Maschke Tornero – General Manager / President of the Central Bank

• Felipe Herrera Lane – General Manager of the

Remarks:
This banknote belongs to the 1947–1948 ND Issue and is part of a transitional currency series where 100 Pesos equaled 10 Cóndores. It is a collectible piece due to its historical context, striking red design, and multiple varieties in print and security features.