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Currency of Chile: Chilean Peso

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Chilean Peso · CLP · National

Chilean Peso
ISO CLP · CHILE
Chilean Peso
ISO codeCLP
Monetary authorityCentral Bank of Chile
CLP
ISO 4217 code
Currency identifier
1
Currencies with an official role
National
CLP
Display identifier
ISO code used where a standalone symbol is not shown
Time-sensitive
Exchange-rate context
Check the rate date and source
CurrencyChilean Peso
ISO codeCLP
Largest noteCLP$20,000
Largest coinCLP$500
Current note seriesCurrent polymer and cotton banknote family

Who Issues Chilean Peso in Chile

Chile denominates its national monetary system in the Chilean Peso (CLP). Readers will see the symbol CLP on this page, while banking and data systems can use the currency's ISO numeric identifier 152.

When checking Chilean Peso values in Chile, Central Bank of Chile manages the monetary framework for the Chilean Peso in Chile. CLP is therefore a nationally administered currency rather than an externally issued unit. The page therefore keeps the monetary framework distinct from the conversion quote.

Currency architectureNational
Primary currencyChilean Peso (CLP)
Monetary authorityCentral Bank of Chile

Exchange Rate for CLP

On this Chile currency page, the useful benchmark is a dated CLP observation with its currency pair stated explicitly. The resulting transaction amount can differ once a provider adds its margin or charges. This keeps the comparison internally consistent.

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In practical currency use for Chile, compare like with like by using the same pair and roughly the same observation time. The resulting transaction amount can differ once a provider adds its margin or charges. This makes the reference value properly qualified.

Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

Banco Central de Chile identifies five current banknote denominations: CLP$1,000, CLP$2,000, CLP$5,000, CLP$10,000 and CLP$20,000. The first three are polymer and the two highest are cotton paper.

CLP$1,000
CLP$2,000
CLP$5,000
CLP$10,000
CLP$20,000

Coins

The active coin structure contains CLP$10, CLP$50, CLP$100 and CLP$500. New CLP$10 and CLP$50 designs introduced in August 2026 circulate alongside the existing valid versions.

CLP$10
CLP$50
CLP$100
CLP$500

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Chile?

For Chile, the Chilean Peso (CLP) is the national currency, with Central Bank of Chile responsible for the domestic monetary framework.

Who manages the currency system in Chile?

Central Bank of Chile is the main monetary authority identified for Chile.

Are the exchange rates for Chile real-time?

When interpreting Chilean Peso data for Chile, the converter uses the latest available reference observation for a supported pair and displays its observation date. That makes it a reference value rather than a guaranteed transaction rate.

Data note: Figures marked with * are sourced from external institutions or data providers and may change after publication. Exchange rates, payment statistics and other time-sensitive figures are provided for general reference and may not reflect current market, bank, card-network or transaction rates. DigifyWorld aims to use reliable sources and keep information current, but cannot guarantee that all data is complete, real-time or 100% accurate. Check the cited source or relevant monetary authority when making financial decisions.

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Sources & methodology

The page anchors its institutional currency facts in material from Central Bank of Chile and the framework governing Chile. The CLP code follows ISO 4217. Structural exchange-regime facts are not mixed with a dated reference-rate observation.

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Exchange-rate note: the CLP converter for Chile requests a supported reference-rate source and displays the observation date. If no supported observation is available, the converter shows that a reference rate is unavailable instead of estimating one.