Isla de Pascua Coins
Easter Island' s monetary history is relatively recent and is closely linked to its relationship with Chile. Since its annexation in 1888, the island has undergone significant changes in its monetary system, reflecting its political and economic evolution.
Currencies used on Easter Island
Initially, Easter Island's economy was based on barter. With the arrival of the Chilean colonizers, the Chilean peso was introduced as the official currency. However, for much of the 20th century, the island used a parallel monetary system based on tokens issued by the Easter Island Exploitation Company, which controlled the local economy. These tokens, known as"marcas", were used to pay workers and could only be redeemed at the company store.
Relevant numismatic milestones
In 1971, with the full integration of Easter Island to Chile, the token system was eliminated and the Chilean peso was definitively established as the only legal tender. An important numismatic milestone occurred in 2007, when the Central Bank of Chile issued a commemorative 2000 peso coin in honor of Easter Island, featuring in its design a moai, an iconic symbol of the island. This issue marked a significant recognition of the cultural and historical importance of Rapa Nui in the Chilean national context.
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📢 Isla de Pascua is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the Chile coins.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable Isla de Pascua coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
1 peso (Bonito Fish)
5 pesos (Forceps Fish)
10 pesos (Birdman Tangata Manu)
50 pesos (Anguilla Maray)
100 pesos (Vaka Canoe)
500 pesos
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