Chilean Peso Symbol ($)
The Chilean Peso ($ or CLP$) is the official currency of the Republic of Chile. Issued by the Central Bank of Chile (Banco Central de Chile), it uses the dollar sign ($) and operates with 0 decimal places in everyday cash commerce.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Chilean Peso.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | $ | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Unicode Code Point | U+0024 | DOLLAR SIGN (Basic Latin) | |
| Windows Input / Alt Code | Alt + 36 | Keyboard shortcut for Windows PC | |
| HTML Named / Decimal Entity | $ | HTML5 named character entity | |
| HTML Hex Entity | $ | Hexadecimal HTML character reference | |
| CSS Escape Code | \0024 | For CSS ::before or ::after pseudo-elements |
How to Type Chilean Peso Symbol ($) on Any Device
Windows PC
Hold the Alt key and type 36 on the numeric keypad.
Mac / macOS
Press Shift + 4 on your macOS keyboard.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Tap 123 then tap $
Android (Gboard)
Tap ?123 then tap $
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Chilean Peso symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
In Chile, '$' precedes the amount ($10.000). In international contexts, 'CLP$' or 'CLP' is used. Chile uses periods for thousands separators. All consumer cash transactions round to the nearest integer peso.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Including decimal places (CLP has 0 decimal digits in standard accounting).
- Confusing CLP$ with US dollars in South American contracts.
- Using ₱ instead of $ (the Philippines uses ₱; Chile uses $).
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
Chile introduced its first peso in 1817 upon independence. In 1960, high inflation led Chile to replace the peso with the escudo. On September 29, 1975, Chile re-established the modern Chilean Peso (CLP) at a rate of 1 peso = 1,000 escudos. The fractional centavo was officially eliminated in 1984, leaving the peso as an integer currency.
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This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Chilean Peso ($)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
Does the Chilean Peso have decimal places?
No. The Chilean peso has zero decimal places in standard accounting and cash circulation.
What is the ISO 4217 code for Chilean Peso?
The code is CLP (numeric 152).
What symbol does Chile use?
Chile uses the standard '$' sign, disambiguated internationally as 'CLP$'.