If you are going to travel to Chile, read this post
The Chilean Peso is the official currency of Chile. Its ISO 4217 code is CLP and its symbol is "$". Each peso was divided into 100 cents until 1984 where cents were eliminated.
History
The Peso was introduced in Chile in 1817, when the country gained independence. In 1959 it was replaced by the Escudo, but in 1975 was reacquired as the Peso.
Bills and coins
Chilean Peso banknotes are 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 and 20000. The notes of a 1000, 2000 and 5000 are made of polymer, while higher denominations such as 10,000 and 20,000, are made of cotton paper. The obverse shows images of remarkables Chileanes of military, independence, writers. On the reverse appear different natural landscapes with their typical animal species. On the website of the Central Bank of Chile you can see the old notes which have no longer have legal validity to check if we can accept them, take a look on: Billetes y monedas
Chilean Peso coins are 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 (the new edition coexists with the above) and 500 Pesos. On the coins they have the images of the liberator Bernardo O'Higgins, the shield of the country, a Mapuche Indian and Cardinal Raul Silva Henriquez.
Chilean Peso rate (CLP)
On our website you can check the rate of the Chilean Peso daily updated. You will be able to make a reservation of Pesos (if we have them in stock) or if you prefer you can directly buy your Chilean Pesos and receive them at home.
Remember that you can exchange your leftover Pesos back to Euros in any of our exchange offices. We just accept notes, so remember to change the coins before you leave Chile.
