Chile Entrada 10 Centavos Revenue Stamp

Chile · 1905 · 10 Centavos

The stamp features the Chilean coat of arms, depicting a shield supported by a condor and a huemul, with 'REPUBLICA DE CHILE' at the top. The denomination 'DIEZ CENTAVOS' (10 Cts) is at the bottom, with 'ENTRADA' below the central design.

This is a Chilean revenue stamp, specifically an 'Entrada' stamp, used to signify payment of an entry fee or tax for official purposes. Such stamps were crucial for government revenue collection in the early 20th century.