What coins are minted in Colombia?

Coins are also minted in denominations of 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 pesos. The central bank of Colombia – Banco de la República – is the entity tasked with issuing Colombian currency and monitoring and controlling the peso’s foreign exchange rate.

What currency is used in Colombia?

It is generally identified with the abbreviation COP, and you'll find that the official peso symbol ($) is used locally. A wide selection of banknotes and coins are used. You will find 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 peso coins and 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 and 100,000 peso banknotes, highlighting Colombia's wealth and diversity.

Where can I find information on the Colombian peso?

For further information on the Colombian peso, visit the country's Bank of the Republic site. The Colombian peso is the country's legal tender. It is generally identified with the abbreviation COP, and you'll find that the official peso symbol ($) is used locally. A wide selection of banknotes and coins are used.