1 Nuevo Sol Encounter of the two Worlds, vertical
1991 year| Silver (.925) | 24.98 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 1 Sol 1 PEN = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | Nuevo sol (1991-2015) / Sol (2016-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 24.98 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.09 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#67304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Superimposed images of an Inca holding a cross and a Spanish conqueror holding an ear of corn.
The Inca's head points to "de dos" and the conqueror's head points to the date.
Lettering: Encuentro de dos mundos 1492-1992
Engraver: Pareja
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Nuevo Sol coin from Peru, issued in 1991, features a unique design that represents the encounter between the ancient Inca civilization and the Spanish conquistadors. The coin's design showcases a vertical representation of the two worlds meeting, with the Inca side depicted on the left and the Spanish side on the right. This coin is made of silver (.925) and weighs 24.98 grams. It's a non-circulating coin, meaning it's not intended for general circulation but rather for collectors and numismatists. This coin is an interesting piece of history that highlights the rich cultural heritage of Peru and the significance of the encounter between these two worlds.
