Currency Profile

Colombian Peso (COP)

The Colombian peso is Colombia's official currency. It is divided into 100 centavos and Banco de la Republica is the issuing authority.

ISO codeCOP
Symbol$
Central bankBanco de la República
Minor unitCentavo
RegionAmericas
Statusactive
Issuing authorityBanco de la República

Currency facts

About the Colombian Peso

COP is used for domestic prices and payments across Colombia. Its $ symbol is shared with other currencies, so the ISO code is essential when the country context is not obvious.

Issuing authorityBanco de la República

Currency coverage

Where the Colombian peso is official

Official tenderColombia

Countries

Country guides

Countries in this directory where the Colombian peso is official tender.

FAQ

COP questions

What is COP?

COP is the ISO 4217 code for the Colombian peso. The Colombian peso is Colombia's official currency. It is divided into 100 centavos and Banco de la Republica is the issuing authority.

Who issues the Colombian peso?

The Banco de la República is the principal monetary authority associated with the Colombian peso.

Where is COP official tender?

COP is official tender in Colombia.

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

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