1 Inti 1988 front 1 Inti 1988 back
1 Inti 1988 photo
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1 Inti

1988 year
Brass 6.95 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Peru
Period
Republic (1822-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1988
Value
1 Inti (1&nbspPEI)
Currency
Inti (1985-1991)
Composition
Brass
Weight
6.95 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#344834
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Miguel Grau facing right with the denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GRAN ALMIRANTE MIGUEL GRAU
UN INTI

Translation:
Great Admiral Miguel Grau
One Inti

Edge

Reeded

Comment

These coins were intended for circulation to replace the copper-nickel-zinc version (KM#296) but were not put into circulation because of hyperinflation.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Inti 1988 coin was designed by the Peruvian artist, José María Velasco, and it features an image of the Inti, which is the ancient Inca god of the sun. The coin was minted in 1988 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Inti Raymi, a religious festival that was celebrated by the Incas in honor of the sun god. The coin's design is inspired by the traditional Andean art and symbolism, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.