100 pesos= 10 condores 1947

Common. This note is a regular issue from a major period of production (1947-1958, per external catalog) for the Banco Central de Chile. The eBay market data provided shows consistent sales activity at modest prices (ranging from $1.06 to $15.05 for various conditions, with VF examples typically $2-$12.50), which is characteristic of common 20th-century banknotes. The existence of multiple signature varieties and serial number variants further indicates a substantial print run. PMG population data shows this Pick number was professionally graded, consistent with common notes that attract collector interest.

Issued during the early post-World War II period by the Banco Central de Chile, this 1947 note represents a significant era in Chilean monetary policy when the Central Bank reasserted control over currency issuance. The featured portrait of Arturo Prat honors the legendary naval commander who died during the War of the Pacific (1879-1884), reflecting Chile's continued veneration of its military heroes and national historical figures. The dual denomination (100 Pesos / 10 Condores) represents the transitional currency system of the period, with the Condor being the historical Chilean gold coin standard.

The obverse features a formal portrait of Arturo Prat (1819-1879) in an oval frame positioned on the right side of the note, depicting him in 19th-century formal military attire with a bow tie. The background is predominantly cream/beige with red/pink printing, creating strong contrast. Ornate decorative corner designs with scrollwork frame the note, and multiple instances of the denomination '100' appear in the corners. The reverse maintains the red/pink color scheme with a symmetrical design centered on large ornate '100' numerals in a decorative frame on the left side, while the center features an oval medallion or seal area. The design incorporates fine-line engraving throughout, creating intricate background patterns and decorative borders characteristic of security printing of the era.

FRONT SIDE: 'BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE' (Central Bank of Chile) / 'CIEN PESOS' (One Hundred Pesos) / 'DIEZ CONDORES' (Ten Condores) / '100' (denomination numeral) / 'PRESIDENTE' (President) / 'GERENTE GENERAL' (General Manager) / 'TALLERES DE ESPECIES VALORADAS - SANTIAGO - CHILE' (Workshops of Valued Species - Santiago - Chile) [printer attribution]. BACK SIDE: 'BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE' (Central Bank of Chile) / 'CIEN PESOS' (One Hundred Pesos) / 'BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE SANTIAGO' (Central Bank of Chile Santiago) / '100' (denomination numerals).

Intaglio (engraved) printing, executed by Talleres de Especies Valoradas (Workshops of Valued Species) in Santiago, Chile, as attributed on the note itself. The fine-line engraving visible throughout both sides, the intricate background pattern work, and the precise detail in the portrait and corner designs are consistent with traditional intaglio security printing methods used for banknotes. The quality of line work and registration suggests professional security printing standards of the 1940s.

This specific example carries serial number L 97 008800 with secondary serial number elements (97 and 008800) repeated on the note, representing one of the known serial number varieties documented for P-114. The catalog references indicate this note exists in small/large signature varieties and with/without security thread variants. The note bears the signature lines for 'PRESIDENTE' (President) and 'GERENTE GENERAL' (General Manager), typical of Banco Central de Chile authority signatures of the period. The printer attribution to Talleres de Especies Valoradas is consistent with the primary printing authority for this issue; later printings (post-1958) were handled by Casa de Moneda as noted in comparative Pick number P-122.