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  • 100 Pesos 1981-2000, KM# 226, Chile
  • 100 Pesos 1981-2000, KM# 226, Chile, KM# 226.2: Narrow date with curved 9
  • 100 Pesos 1981-2000, KM# 226, Chile, KM# 226.1: Wide date with pointed 9
Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Chile, name of country above, mintmark below.

The coat of arms of Chile dates from 1834 and was designed by the English artist Charles Wood Taylor (1792-1856). A five pointed white star is in the centre of the shield. This background is supported in one side by a condor, the most significant bird of prey from the Andes, and in the other, by a huemul (south Andean deer), a mammal endemic to Chile. Both animals wear golden naval crowns symbolising the heroic deeds of the Chilean Navy in the Pacific Ocean.

The coat of arms is crowned by a three-feathered crest, each feather bearing one colour: blue, white and red. This crest was a symbol of distinction that former Presidents of the Republic used to wear on their hats.

Underneath the coat of arms and on the elaborated pedestal, there is a white band with the motto: Por la Razón o la Fuerza ("By reason or force").

REPUBLICA DE CHILE
POR LA RAZON O LA FUERZA
So

Reverse

Value within laurel wreath.

100
PESOS
1981

Edge

POR LA RAZON O LA FUERZA

100 Pesos

KM# 226
Characteristics
Material Aluminium Bronze
Weight 9 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Alt # KM# 226.1, KM# 226.2
Mint
Casa de Moneda de Chile (So)

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