500 peso Coin

Moneda de $500, reverso.

500-peso Coin, reverse.

Moneda de $500, anverso.

500-peso Coin, obverse.

Metal:
  • Bimetallic
  • Inner core: CuAl (95% Copper, 5% aluminum)
  • Outer ring: Alpaca (70% Copper,15% nickel, 15% zinc)
Weight: 6,5 grams
Diameter: 26 millimeters
Shape: Circular
Edge: Serrated
Obverse: Figure of Cardinal Raúl Silva Henríquez, in the inner core, crowned with the phrase "REPÚBLICA DE CHILE" (Republic of Chile) in the outer ring. Mint mark to the right in the inner core. Laurel leaves on the lower part of the outer ring.
Reverse:

In the inner core, symmetrically placed, the figure "500" and underneath the word "PESOS" and the year minted, surrounded by laurel leaves on the outer ring. In the middle of the upper half of the outer ring a five-pointed star.

Date of circulation: December 2000