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 - Second Type From 1932

• Obverse
  Laureate 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.

First Type 100 Pesos
The first year, 1926 used slightly different designs on both obverse and reverse as can be seen from our photographs.
On the obverse, there is a sharp truncation at the neck, and the date is below, whereas on the later type, the date is superimposed on the shoulder. The lettering is slightly smaller.
On the reverse, the lettering is also slightly smaller, the engraving around the coat of arms is different, and the "100 Ps" can be read clockwise, the same as the CIEN PESOS, whereas on the later issues, it is retrograde, and reads as part of the DIEZ CONDORES inscription on the lower half of the coin.

Colour
Any colour differences are due to the photographic process rather than a colour differential between the actual coins.

Technical Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	Gold Content
100 Pesos	30.5	20.3397	.900	.5886

Prices & Availability - 100 Pesos
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.

Date	Denomination	Grade	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $
1926	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	678,000	Ask	£325	$625
1932	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	9,315	Ask	£350	$675
1946	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	260,000	Ask	£295	$550
1947	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	540,000	Yes	£295	$550
1948	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	420,000	Ask	£295	$550
1949	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	310,000	Ask	£295	$550
1950	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	20,000	Ask	£295	$550
1951	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	145,000	Ask	£295	$550
1952	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	245,000	Ask	£295	$550
1953	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	175,000	Ask	£295	$550
1954	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	190,000	Ask	£295	$550
1955	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	150,000	Ask	£295	$550
1956	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	60,000	Ask	£295	$550
1957	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	40,000	Ask	£295	$550
1958	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	157,000	Yes	£295	$550
1959	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	90,000	Ask	£295	$550
1960	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	200,000	Yes	£295	$550
1961	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	295,000	Yes	£295	$550
1962	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	260,000	Ask	£295	$550
1963	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	210,000	Ask	£295	$550
1964	100 Pesos	Uncirculated		Ask	£295	$550
1968	100 Pesos	Uncirculated		Ask	£295	$550
1969	100 Pesos	Uncirculated		Ask	£295	$550
1970	100 Pesos	Uncirculated		Ask	£295	$550
1971	100 Pesos	Uncirculated		Ask	£295	$550
1972	100 Pesos	Uncirculated		Ask	£295	$550
1973	100 Pesos	Uncirculated		Ask	£295	$550
1974	100 Pesos	Uncirculated		Ask	£295	$550
1976	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	172,000	Ask	£295	$550
1977	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	25,000	Ask	£295	$550
1979	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	100,000	Ask	£295	$550
1980	100 Pesos	Uncirculated	50,000	Ask	£295	$550
Our Choice	100 Pesos	Uncirculated		Yes	£275	$499
Our Choice	100 Pesos	Bullion Grade		Yes	£225	$425

Quantity Purchases
For investors or collectors wishing to buy 100 Pesos in quantity of 10 pieces or more, we can usually quote very competitive bullion rates on request.

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £6 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order