Peru Sol Coin
Silver coins soles 02 sol denomination.
Peru sol coin. The same pattern is used on some copper and gold coins but this page applies only to silver coins between 1859 and 1935. S is the currency of peru. There are 0402 troy ounces of silver in a one sol coin.
Coin alignment demonetized. The sol replaced the peruvian inti in 1991 and the name is a return to that of perus historic currency as the previous incarnation of sol was in use from 1863 to 1985. Today only the national currency of sol is in circulation in peru.
The most comprehensive tool available for world coins. They all use the same seated ladypedestalwreathshield pattern but they come in different denominations. Gold and silver coins are produced only for collective and commemorative purpose.
Peruvian sol coins are issued by the lima based banco central de reserva del peru. Their cost is much higher than their nominal value so they can serve as a means for investment. Peru real centavo dinero sol 1859 to 1935 peru minted these nice looking coins in silver between 1859 and 1935.
It is subdivided into 100 centimos cents. The iso 4217 currency code is pen. All current sol coins have perus coat of arms on the back side featuring perus national animal the vicuna a wild ancestor of domesticated alpacas a cinchona tree and the cornucopia horn of plenty with coins spilling from it.
The sol spanish pronunciation. 1 sol 1 peh currency.