Chile

Chilean banknotes, including the curious overprinted notes from the 1960 currency change, when old peso notes were stamped with new escudo values.

A small collection that grows as we find good examples.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Chile banknotes

Chile replaced the peso with the escudo in 1960 at 1,000 to one. Until new notes were ready, the Banco Central de Chile overprinted existing peso notes with their value in centésimos and escudos. Inflation later forced another change, and in 1975 the peso returned at 1,000 escudos to one peso.

See also: Americas banknotes, overprinted banknotes and Argentina.

Frequently asked questions

Why do some Chilean notes have two values?

During the 1960 currency change, old peso notes were overprinted with their new value in centésimos or escudos.

When did Chile use the escudo?

From 1960 to 1975.

What currency does Chile use today?

The Chilean peso, reintroduced in 1975.

Are your Chile banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Chile note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.