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20 Soles Oro
| Gold (.900) (Copper .100) | 9.3614 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1950-1969 |
| Value | 20 Soles (20 PEH) |
| Currency | Sol (1863-1985) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 9.3614 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
A woman holding a Phrygian cap and a shield, besides is a laurel on a pedestal, all surronded by text
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VEINTE SOLES ORO
GRS.8.42528 DE ORO FINO
LIBERTAD
1950
Translation:
TWENTY GOLDEN SOLES
8.42528 GRAMS OF FINE GOLD
LIBERTY
1950
Interesting fact
The 20 Soles Oro coin from Peru, minted between 1950 and 1969, is interesting because it was made of a unique alloy of 90% gold and 10% copper, which gives it a distinctive yellow-orange color. This coin was also one of the last gold coins to be widely used as circulating currency, as many countries began to switch to more durable and practical metals like cupro-nickel and stainless steel for their coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 9264 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 424 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | 1435 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 1732 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 1971 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 1201 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 7753 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 1825 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 2282 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 3892 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 1302 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 4001 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 5003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Soles Oro 1950-1969 coin.
