Peru 2009 50 centimos

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was issued in various forms since 1991, with this subtype starting in 2001. In 1991, the currency was reformed, one nuevo sol = one million intis. Surprisingly enough, the nuevo sol has remained stable against the dollar (US$1 = S/. 2.77, October 2013, US$1 = S/. 3.63, January 2021).

Recorded mintage: 26,700,000.

Specification: 5.45 g, Copper-Nickel-zinc, 22 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 307.4.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.

Link to:

• 2007 50 centimos
• 2008 5 centimos
• 2009 centimo
• 2009 Nuevo sol
• Coins and currency dated 2009
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