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Chilean peso
Chile officially uses the peso as the local currency. The peso is divided into100 centavos.
Currency regime
The peso floats against major currencies, but the central bank intervenes to avoid excessive fluctuations.
Commercial rates
On March 3rd 2006, the peso was trading at around 520 against the US dollar, 626 against the Euro and 913 against Sterling
Tourist rates
On March 3rd 2006 the peso was valued at around 885 against Sterling. For 1 UK pound you will, therefore, receive around 885 pesos.
Travellers cheques are preferred in US dollars and cash should also be taken in US dollars.
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