© Mauricio Peralta
© Mauricio Peralta
50 Soles de Oro Independence
1971 year| Silver (.800) (Copper (0.200)) | 21.45 g | 37.0 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 50 Soles (50 PEH) |
| Currency | Sol (1863-1985) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (Copper (0.200)) |
| Weight | 21.45 g |
| Diameter | 37.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 February 1985 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#31250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Portrait of Túpac Amaru to right, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, name written above, lettered face value below, numbered face value to left above designer name and mintmark as monogram; all within lined circle surrounded by inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SESQUICENTENARIO DE LA INDEPENDENCIA DEL PERU
TUPAC AMARU
50
CINCUENTA SOLES DE ORO
PAREJA
LMA
1821 - 1971
Translation:
Sesquicentennial of Independence of Peru
Túpac Amaru
Fifty Soles de Oro
Pareja
Designer: Armando F Pareja
Edge
Reeded
Comment
To commemorate the 150 years anniversary independence for the Republic of Peru, the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (Banco Central de Reserva del Perú or BCRP) issued a series commemorative coins in denominations of 5, 10 and 50 soles. These were minted at the national mint Casa Nacional de Moneda located in Lima and all would feature the portrait of Túpac Amaru, who was the last Sapa Inca (emperor) of the Neo-Inca state. The 50 soles wasTúpac Amaru acceded to the monarchy in 1571, following the death of his predecessors, and was named Sapa Inca of the Neo-Inca state. The state was the last remaining stronghold of the great Incan Empire in Vilcabamba, Peru and saw the final years of the Spanish conquest, which ran for 40 years from 1532 to 1571. The last Sapa Inca was captured by the Spaniards and brutally executed in September 1571.
The Peruvian sol was used between 1863 and 1985. Meaning sun in Spanish, this currency replaced the Peruvian real. Following chronic inflation during the the second presidency of Fernando Belaúnde Terry, the sol was replaced by the Peruvian inti in 1985. The new currency was also ravaged by inflation and was replaced by the current Peruvian nuevo sol in 1991. Both the sol and inti have been demonatized and can no longer be exchanged for the nuevo sol.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Soles de Oro (Independence) 1971 coin from Peru is that it was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Peru's independence from Spain. The coin features an image of the Peru's national hero, Jose de San Martin, who played a key role in the country's independence movement. The coin's design also includes the Peruvian coat of arms and the words "150 Años de Independencia" (150 Years of Independence) inscribed around the edge.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 LIMA | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Soles de Oro (Independence) 1971 coin.
