© Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
© Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
1 Nuevo Sol Central Reserve Bank of Peru
1997 year| Gold (.916) | 16.978 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1 Sol 1 PEN = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | Nuevo sol (1991-2015) / Sol (2016-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 16.978 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.83 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#167654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
There is a composition in the center alluding to the 75th anniversary of the Bank, the denomination and the period that is commemorated (1922 - 1997).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN NUEVO SOL
75
ANIVERSARIO
BCRP
1922-1997
Translation:
One new sol
75 Anniversary BCRP (Central Bank of Peru)
Interesting fact
The 1 Nuevo Sol coin from Peru, made of gold (.916) and weighing 16.978g, is a non-circulating coin that was issued by the Central Reserve Bank of Peru in 1997. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Andean condor, a symbol of Peruvian culture and heritage, on its obverse side. The Andean condor is a large South American bird that is known for its impressive wingspan and is considered a symbol of freedom and power in many Andean cultures. The inclusion of this image on the coin highlights the rich cultural heritage of Peru and adds to its numismatic value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Nuevo Sol (Central Reserve Bank of Peru) 1997 coin.
