Issued in 2016 by the Central Bank of Chile, this 2,000 Pesos polymer banknote is part of the modern 2009–2021 series. The obverse features a portrait of Manuel Rodríguez, the Chilean independence hero, along with a stylized sun and a heart-shaped cut of the copihue flower, Chile’s national flower, incorporated into the design.
The reverse shows Lonquimay Volcano in the Nalcas National Reserve, with a choroy parrot (Burrowing parakeet) perched in the foreground—symbolizing the country’s natural biodiversity.
Printed on polymer substrate, this note measures 128 × 70 mm. Security features include a clear transparent window, simulated security thread, tactile marks for the visually impaired, microprinting, and UV‑reactive fibers.
It is cataloged under Pick number P‑162a.
Obverse
Black on purple and rose underprint.
Portrait of Manuel Rodríguez Erdoíza at center right; Copihue design on center.
Issuer name below; face value in numbers on top left and lower right; in letters on upper right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2000
DOS MIL PESOS
PRESIDENTE
GERENTE GENERAL
MANUEL RODRÍGUEZ 1785-1818
BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE
2000
Translation:
Two Thousand Pesos
President – General manager
Manuel Rodríguez 1785-1818
Central Bank of Chile
2000
Reverse
Purple and brown.
Nalcas National Park (Araucania); slender built parakeet (enicognathus leptorhynchus).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2000
© BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE
2012
RESERVA NACIONAL NALCAS
BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE
2000
Translation:
2000
© Central Bank of Chile
2012
Nalcas National Reserve
Central Bank of Chile
Watermark
Portrait of Manuel Rodríguez Erdoíza (translucent area – polymer)
© vladthiengo (CC BY-NC)
Signatures
| José Fernando de Gregorio Rebeco (JFGR) | President of Central Bank |  |
| Alejandro Zurbuchen Silva (AZS) | General Manager of the Central Bank |  |
| Rodrigo Vergara Montes (RVM) | President of Central Bank |  |
| Mario Marcel Cullell (MMC) | President of Central Bank |  |
| Beltrán de Ramón (BR) | General Manager of the Central Bank |  |
Printer
Note Printing Australia, Melbourne, Australia (1998-date)
Comments
See more details of this issue in: https://www.billetesymonedas.cl/Billetes/BilleteActual/2000
On the obverse there is a antú printed in colour-changing ink. It can change from purple to gold, if the note is tilted:
UV activity (365nm) on the 2014 note:
© Brandon Bertolli
Features
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Chile (Banco Central de Chile) |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1818-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2009-2021 |
| Value | 2000 Pesos 2000 CLP = GBP 1.56 |
| Currency | Peso (1975-date) |
| Composition | Polymer |
| Size | 127 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
