© Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
© Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
1 Sol José Faustino Sánchez Carrión
2022 year| Nickel brass (Copper-nickel-zinc) | 7.32 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Reserve Bank of Peru (Banco Central de Reserva del Perú) |
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 1 Sol 1 PEN = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | Nuevo sol (1991-2015) / Sol (2016-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (Copper-nickel-zinc) |
| Weight | 7.32 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#350299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Portrait of José Faustino Sánchez Carrión facing 3/4 left, value below, mintmark to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOSÉ FAUSTINO SÁNCHEZ CARRIÓN
BICENTENARIO 1821-2021
1 SOL
Unabridged legend:
José Faustino Sánchez Carrión
Bicentennial 1821-2021
1 Sol
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The José Faustino Sánchez Carrión coin is the first circulating commemorative coin issued by Peru that features a famous Peruvian scientist. It honors the contributions of José Faustino Sánchez Carrión, a renowned Peruvian botanist and engineer who was instrumental in the development of Peru's agricultural sector. The coin's design features an image of Sánchez Carrión on one side and the Peruvian coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 LIMA | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sol (José Faustino Sánchez Carrión) 2022 coin.
