1 Sol (Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza) 2021 front 1 Sol (Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza) 2021 back
1 Sol (Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza) 2021 photo
© Banco Central de Reserva del Perú

1 Sol Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza

2021 year
Nickel-zinc (Alpaca) 7.32 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Peru
Issuing bank
Central Reserve Bank of Peru (Banco Central de Reserva del Perú)
Period
Republic (1822-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2021
Value
1 Sol 1 PEN = USD 0.27
Currency
Nuevo sol (1991-2015) / Sol (2016-date)
Composition
Nickel-zinc (Alpaca)
Weight
7.32 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Thickness
2.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#311035
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Portrait of Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TORIBIO RODRÍGUEZ DE MENDOZA
BICENTENARIO 1821-2021
1 SOL

Translation:
Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza
Bicentennial 1821-2021
1 Sol

Engraver: Felipe Escalante Chuñocca

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Sol (Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza) 2021 coin from Peru is interesting because it features a unique design that honors the legacy of Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza, a Peruvian historian, writer, and politician who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence. The coin's design includes an image of Rodríguez de Mendoza on the obverse, along with the coin's denomination and country of origin. The reverse features a depiction of the Andean condor, a symbol of Peruvian culture and heritage. The use of nickel-zinc (Alpaca) in the coin's composition adds to its unique features, as it is a metal that is resistant to corrosion and has a long lifespan, making it an excellent choice for commemorative coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021 LIMA 10000000 - - - - - -

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