Chilean 20 Pesos Gold Coins
Brief Chilean History
Chile occupies the west coast of the southern part of South America. The Spanish explorer Diego de Almargo attempted to take Chile from the native Incas and Araucanian tribes in 1536. Although he failed, a second Spaniard Pedro de Valdivia succeeded and founded Santiago the capital in 1541. Chile formed its own national government in 1810, and full independence was secured by 1818. Chile has since had an interesting monetary history with long periods of high inflation mixed with a few periods of stability.Chilean Gold Coins
One of Spain's main priorities in conquering much of South America was to acquire gold. Chile therefore has produced a variety of gold coins for a long period of time, and makes an interesting subject for the collector of gold coins.100 Pesos - Description
- Obverse
Luareate female head representing Republic, left, draped in a Chilean dress, with the inscription:-
REPUBLICA DE CHILE
(Date) - Reverse
Five pointed star on shield surmounted by a plume of feathers, supported by two crowned animals, a laurel wreath below, with the inscription:-
CIEN PESOS
100 Ps DIEZ CONDORES
To the right is an S o monogram, being the mintmark for the mint at Santiago de Chile.
Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 Pesos 1896 - 1917
|
26 | 11.9821 | .9166 | .3532 |
|
20 Pesos 1926 - 1980
|
18.5 | 4.0679 | .900 | .1177 |
Prices & Availability - Various
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.| Date | Denomination | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1895
|
5 Pesos | About EF | 3,002,000 | Yes | £55 | $105 |
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per orderEU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Obverse of 1858 Chile Ten Pesos
Chile
Reverse of 1858 Chile Ten Pesos
Obverse of 1970 100 Chile Pesos
Reverse of 1971 100 Chile Pesos
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