Banknote Chile 10 Escudos - J.M. Balmaceda - Cavalry - 19(73-74) - Series A27

The 10 Chilean Escudos banknote, issued between 1973 and 1974, is a Product Type from Series A27. On the front, dominated by a gray-brown color palette on a beige background, is the portrait of José Manuel Balmaceda, a Chilean politician who was President of the Republic from 1886 to 1891. This portrait is positioned on the right side of the banknote.

The back of the banknote, printed in gray-brown on a fawn background, features a reproduction of the painting "El Abrazo de Maipú" by Pedro Subercaseaux. This work depicts the embrace between José de San Martín, riding a horse on the right, and Bernardo O'Higgins, on a horse on the left, symbolizing reconciliation and victory after the Battle of Maipú, which took place on April 5, 1818. The coat of arms of Chile is located on the right side of the banknote, completing the visual composition.

The banknote's watermark reveals the portrait of Diego Portales, a prominent figure in 19th-century Chilean history, known for his role in organizing the Republic. The banknote's dimensions are 145 mm in length and 70 mm in width.

The face value of this banknote is 10 escudos, the monetary unit in force in Chile during the period when this banknote was issued. All of these visual and historical elements contribute to the identity and value of this Product Type as a testament to Chile's monetary and artistic history.