Collection coins of one sol from Peru: these are the ones that are in circulation

The one sol coin is part of our history and we use it daily to carry out our most daily actions. Over time, collections with an important meaning for the Peruvian identity have been incorporated. Thus, in this note we tell you about those issued to date.

The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) for more than a decade has already presented collections of the one sol coin.

On March 9, it put into circulation a new commemorative silver coin for its 100 years of foundation.

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However, there are groups that have been divided into different series that seek to highlight icons of history, natural resources, fauna and cultural riches.

For José Luis Pereyra, head of the BCR Currency Analysis department, the numismatic series were born on the basis of the concept that banknotes and coins are not only a means of payment but also a vehicle for transmitting culture.

“It was desired to make known to the population a representative icon of each one of the regions of the country; the representation of fauna at risk to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the species in our environment and caring for the environment“, he pointed

Likewise, the executive indicated that with the top products tribute is paid to the characters who, between the 18th and 19th centuries, fought with their ideas or weapons to achieve the country’s freedom.

“There is also the tribute to the patriotic women who fought in various ways and even gave their lives to achieve the Independence of Peru.”, he mentioned.

How many collectible coins are there in Peru?

Collectible coins in the history of Peru are several decades old. However, the Peruvian sol presented its first collection series in 2010.

Currently there are more than 45 collectible coins, among them the series are:

• Numismatic Series Wealth and Pride of Peru: 26 coins
• Natural Resources Series: 3 coins
• Series Threatened Wild Fauna of Peru: 10 coins
• Constructors of the Bicentennial Republic Series 1821-2021: 3 coins and 6 more that will be released progressively.
• Women in the Independence Process Series: 3 coins

According to the BCR official, the coins that have been removed the most so far have been from the Wealth and Pride of Peru series.

“It ended up issuing all 26 designs over the course of seven years, a total of approximately 280 million coins.”, he specified.

Wealth and Pride of Peru

This numismatic series seeks to promote and spread Peruvian culture through the representation of a tourist attraction in each department of Peru.

1. The Golden Tumi (Lambayeque)
2. The Sarcophagi of Karajía (Amazonas)
3. The Stele of Raimondi (Ancash)
4. The Chullpas of Sillustani (Puno)
5. Santa Catalina Monastery (Arequipa)
6. Machu Picchu (Cusco)
7. The Great Pajaten (San Martin)
8. The Saywite Stone (Apurímac)
9. Real Felipe Fortress (Callao)
10. Temple of the Sun, Vilcashuaman (Ayacucho)
11. Kuntur Wasi (Cajamarca)
12. Huaytara Inca Temple (Huancavelica)
13. Temple of Kotosh (Huánuco)
14. Textile Art Paracas (Ica)
15. Tunanmarca (Junin)
16. Sacred City of Caral (Lima)
17. Huaca of the Moon (Trujillo)
18. Former Hotel Palace (Iquitos)
19. Cathedral of Lima (Lima)
20. Petroglyphs of Pusharo (Mother of God)
21. Moqueguan architecture (Moquegua)
22. Huarautambo (Pasco Hill)
23. Ceramic Vicus (Piura)
24. Cow’s Head (Tumbes)
25. Shipibo ceramics – Konibo (Ucayali)
26. Parabolic Arch of Tacna (Tacna)

Natural Resources of Peru

The distribution of these three coins began in 2013. The purpose is to highlight the natural wealth of the country. This series includes the main products that Peru exports to the world.

1. anchovy
2. The quinoa
3. cocoa

Endangered Wildlife

This series began in 2017 and highlights the great problem that exists in the country, such as that of endangered species. The coins that make up this series are 10 in total.

1. spectacled bear
2. Tumbes Crocodile
3. Andean condor
4. andean tapir
5. White-winged Guan
6. Jaguar
7. Suri
8. Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey
9. andean cat
10. Titicaca Giant Frog

Women in the Peruvian Independence Process

The BCR indicated that this series is intended to pay tribute and spread the image and history of patriotic women who fought in various ways and even gave their lives to achieve the Independence of Peru.

1. Heroines Toledo
2. Brigida Silva de Ochoa
3. Maria Parado de Bellido

Builders of the Bicentennial Republic 1821–2021

The collection honors and remembers the characters who, between the 18th and 19th centuries, fought for the freedom of Peru.

1. Hippolytus Unanue
2. Juan Pablo Viscardo y Guzman
3. Toribio Rodriguez de Mendoza

What new coins will be added to the collection?

According to the BCR official, this year they will release more collectible coins that show the faces of characters from our history.

“This year we will continue to issue the coins of the Constructores de la República series, since three of a total of nine approved by the BCR have been released to date.”, said Jose Luis Pereyra.

On March 9, the BCR put into circulation a new commemorative silver coin for its 100th anniversary.

This currency is legal tender and can be purchased at the Bank’s Sales Portal: https://tiendavirtual.bcrp.gob.pe/tiendabcrp/ at an initial price of S / 157.

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