Peru 1979 10 soles
This type, issued 1978-83 from Lima, reflects the accelerating pace of inflation which devastated Peru in the late 1970's and 1980's. The ten soles denomination was first issued as a copper-nickel coin in 1969 (KM 253) and steadily shrank until its termination in 1984. The grim-faced visage shown here is that of Tupac Amaru, leader of an early rebellion against the Spanish, for which he was betrayed to the colonial authorities, tortured, executed and his corpse mutilated. The SCWC lists two varieties for 1978, the 'large letters" reverse shown here (KM 272.2) and the "small letters" (shown here) which was used until 1983. The denomination was terminated in 1984.
Recorded mintage: 82,220,000.
Specification: 5.65 g, brass, 24.5 mm diameter, plain edge.
Catalog reference: KM 272.2.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Yabar Acuña, Francisco, Monedas Fiduciaras del Peru, 1822-2000, Lima, 2001.
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