Chile Coin List

Chile's official currency is the Chilean peso, which has been the country's monetary unit since 1975. Chilean numismatics has a rich history that reflects the country's political and economic changes over the years.

Current currency in circulation

The current Chilean peso is divided into 100 cents and is represented by the symbol "$". Coins in circulation include denominations of 10, 50, 100 and 500 pesos. The Central Bank of Chile is responsible for issuing and regulating the currency, and has introduced several series of commemorative coins to celebrate important events in the country's history.

Monetary history and relevant facts

Prior to the current peso, Chile used different monetary systems, including the Chilean escudo from 1960 to 1975. An important milestone in Chilean numismatics was the introduction of the first decimal coin in 1851, the silver peso. In addition, Chile was one of the first countries in Latin America to mint its own coins, beginning in 1749 with the Santiago Mint, which remains one of the oldest continuously operating mints in the world.