Chile 10 Centavos 'Columbus'

Chile · 1881 · 10 Centavos

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Christopher Columbus, the famed explorer credited with the European discovery of the Americas. The design, engraved by the American Bank Note Company, is rendered in a distinct red-orange color and showcases the high quality of security printing of the era.

Issued in 1881, this stamp was part of a series celebrating figures important to the history of the Americas, reflecting Chile's national identity and its place in the wider world during the late 19th century.