Casa de Moneda de Chile S.A. (Chile)

Casa de Moneda de Chile S.A., headquartered at Avenida Portales 3586, Santiago, is a state-owned company dedicated to the manufacture of secure printing products, including banknotes, coins, passports, and other official documents with advanced security features. The company was originally founded in 1743 during the Spanish colonial period to mint coins for local trade, making it one of the oldest institutions in Chile. Today, it combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to serve both domestic and international markets, producing currency and secure documents for Chile and other countries in the region. Casa de Moneda operates under the supervision of the Chilean government; it is fully state-owned. Its most important products include banknotes, coins, identification documents, and security printing solutions. The company evolved from a colonial mint into a modern industrial entity, adopting digital security technologies and sustainability practices.