Postcard explaining the currency of Chile, South America
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Postcard explaining the currency of Chile, South America
Postcard explaining the currency of Chile, South America, with equivalent values for other countries.
circa 1905
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Media ID 14417613
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Chile Chilean Coin Coins Compared Comparison Copper Countries Currency Eagle Equivalent Exchange Explaining Finance Financial Foreign Laurel Money Values Wreath Peso
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the early 20th century with this charming postcard from Chile, South America. The image showcases the national flag of Chile, proudly flying high against a clear blue sky. The flag, featuring three vertical bands of equal size in the colors red, white, and blue, with a white band bearing a red rectangle in the center, bearing a white star-spangled seal. Beneath the flag, a collection of coins from the Chilean currency system is displayed. At the center, the Chilean one-centavo and five-centavo coins made of bronze, with the image of the national eagle holding a wreath and a laurel branch. To the left, a silver 20-centavo coin, featuring the image of the Chilean republic's coat of arms, and to the right, a gold 1-peso coin, with the image of the national seal. The reverse side of the postcard provides an explanation of the Chilean currency system, comparing the values of the Chilean peso and centavo to those of other countries. For instance, one Chilean peso was equivalent to 5 Mexican pesos, 10 Colombian pesos, or 20 Argentinean pesos. This information would have been crucial for travelers and merchants during the early 1900s, facilitating international transactions and fostering financial connections between countries. The postcard is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the financial systems of the time and the importance of exchange rates in facilitating international commerce. A beautiful and informative piece of history, this postcard is a must-have for collectors of historical currency and South American history.
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