Christopher Columbus, 10 Centavos

Chile · 1881 · 10c (Centavos)

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of Christopher Columbus, the Genoese explorer credited with the European discovery of the Americas. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the country name 'CHILE' at the top and the denomination 'DIEZ CENTAVOS' at the bottom. This issue was part of a series honoring key figures in American history.

Issued in the early 1880s, this stamp reflects Chile's participation in the global postal system and its national identity, celebrating a pivotal figure in the history of the Americas.