© Renato Lima (CC BY-NC)
© Renato Lima (CC BY-NC)
1 Sol Parabolic Arch of Tacna
2016 year| Nickel brass (Copper-nickel-zinc) | 7.35 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 1 Sol 1 PEN = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | Nuevo sol (1991-2015) / Sol (2016-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (Copper-nickel-zinc) |
| Weight | 7.35 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#93412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Church with the parabolic arch of Tacna in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCO PARABÓLICO DE TACNA – 1959
1 SOL
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Tacna Parabolic Arch is an 18 meter high monument that was erected to honor the heroes of the Pacific War. It was inaugurated on August 28, 1959. It is built entirely of pinkish ashlar. In its lower part there are two large bronze statues of 3 meters high representing Admiral Miguel Grau and Colonel Francisco Bolognesi.
Interesting fact
The Parabolic Arch of Tacna, featured on the 1 Sol circulating commemorative coin from Peru, is a parabolic arch that was built in the city of Tacna in 1919 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Peru's independence. The arch is considered a symbol of the city and is featured on the coin as a representation of Peruvian history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 LM | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sol (Parabolic Arch of Tacna) 2016 coin.
