Issued in 2014 by the Central Bank of Chile, this 5,000 Pesos banknote is part of the polymer “Bicentenario” series. The obverse features a portrait of Gabriela Mistral, Nobel Prize-winning poet, accompanied by a stylized sun symbol (antú) and the copihue flower, Chile’s national flower.
The reverse presents a scenic view of La Campana National Park, showing Chilean palms and a tucúquere owl, symbolizing the country’s natural diversity and heritage.
Printed on polymer substrate, this note includes security features such as a transparent window, microprinting, simulated security thread, and UV‑reactive fibers.
The dimensions are 134 × 70 mm, and it is cataloged under Pick number P‑163e.
Obverse
Pink on blue underprint.
Portrait of Gabriela Mistral 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:
5000
CINCO MIL PESOS
BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE
Translation:
Five Thousand Pesos
Central Bank of Chile
Reverse
Pink.
Illustration of La Campana National Park an owl at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5000
BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE
Translation: Central Bank of Chile
Watermark
Portrait of Gabriela Mistral (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 |  |
Printers
Casa de Moneda de Chile, Chile
Note Printing Australia, Melbourne, Australia (1998-date)
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 | 5000 Pesos 5000 CLP = GBP 3.89 |
| Currency | Peso (1975-date) |
| Composition | Polymer |
| Size | 134 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
