Convert United States Dollar to Chilean Peso
Please provide values below to convert United States Dollar [USD] to Chilean Peso [CLP], or Convert Chilean Peso to United States Dollar.
How to Convert United States Dollar to Chilean Peso
1 USD = 0.00104778913872257 CLP
Example: convert 15 USD to CLP:
15 USD = 15 × 0.00104778913872257 CLP = 0.0157168370808385 CLP
United States Dollar to Chilean Peso Conversion Table
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United States Dollar
The United States Dollar (USD) is the official currency of the United States of America, used as a standard unit of monetary value and exchange.
History/Origin
The USD was established in 1792 with the Coinage Act, replacing the Continental Congress's Continental Currency. It has since become one of the world's dominant reserve currencies, influenced by the economic growth of the U.S. and global financial markets.
Current Use
The USD is widely used domestically and internationally for trade, investment, and as a reserve currency. It is the most traded currency in the foreign exchange market and is used as the standard currency in many international transactions.
Chilean Peso
The Chilean Peso (CLP) is the official currency of Chile, used for everyday transactions and monetary exchanges within the country.
History/Origin
The Chilean Peso was introduced in 1975, replacing the Chilean Escudo, as part of monetary reforms to stabilize the economy and modernize the currency system.
Current Use
Today, the Chilean Peso remains the official currency of Chile, widely used in all financial transactions, banking, and commerce across the country.