5 escudos 1964

Common. Market data from eBay sales spanning 2013-2025 shows consistent availability at modest valuations, with AUNC and UNC specimens regularly selling between $2-$7, and even graded examples (PMG 66-68) typically achieving prices under $75. The 2019 catalog values list UNC at $2, confirming this is a widely available banknote in the collector market with no significant scarcity factors.

This 1964 issue commemorates two pivotal figures in Chilean history: Manuel Bulnes, who served as President of Chile and is credited with establishing political stability during the mid-19th century, and the Battle of Rancagua (1814), a significant military engagement during Chile's wars of independence. The selection of these historical subjects reflects the Central Bank's emphasis on national heritage and the foundational events that shaped the Chilean republic.

The obverse features a formal portrait medallion of Manuel Bulnes, rendered in profile wearing military dress uniform, surrounded by ornate laurel wreaths symbolizing honor and leadership. The bearded figure is centered within an elaborate frame with decorative scrollwork and corner ornaments marked with the denomination numeral 5. The reverse presents an ambitious historical engraving depicting the Battle of Rancagua with multiple soldiers, horses, and military engagement, accompanied by visible fortifications or buildings with architectural details, and a Chilean coat of arms featuring a star emblem positioned on the left side. Both sides employ fine geometric pattern security printing throughout the background and maintain the consistent red, cream, and brown color scheme.

Front side: 'BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE' (Central Bank of Chile), 'CINCO ESCUDOS' (Five Escudos), 'MANUEL BULNES' (name of depicted figure), 'PRESIDENTE' (President), 'GERENTE GENERAL' (General Manager), 'CASA DE MONEDA DE CHILE' (Mint of Chile), serial number '443459', series designation 'E 1'. Back side: 'BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE' (Central Bank of Chile), 'CINCO ESCUDOS' (Five Escudos), 'BATALLA DE RANCAGUA' (Battle of Rancagua).

Intaglio engraving (recess printing) combined with letterpress elements, as evidenced by the fine geometric security patterns, detailed portrait medallion, and the intricate historical battle scene. The note was produced by Casa de Moneda de Chile (Chilean Mint), the official state printer. The ornate border designs and security printing demonstrate the high-quality multi-color intaglio techniques standard for Central Bank of Chile currency production during this period.

This specimen is identified as Series E (designated 'E 1' on the note) from the six or seven-digit serial number range. The 1964 issue exists in Series A-E according to catalog sources. The note exhibits the standard Balmaceda watermark used across this emission. No distinguishing overprints, date variations, or signature varieties are apparent; this represents the regular issue type of the 1964 5 Escudos denomination.