Peru 1981 sol

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type, issued in 1978-81 from Lima in large numbers, is the last of a denomination introduced as part of Peru's decimal reform in 1864. In 1984, the inti superseded the sol (one inti = 1000 soles) but could not stem the inflation.

Recorded mintage: 55,786,000.

Specification: 2 g, brass.

Catalog reference: KM 266.2.

Source:

• 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.

Link to:

• 1980 50 soles
• 1981 5 soles
• 1981 10 soles
• 1981 50 soles
• 1982 10,000 soles
• Coins and currency dated 1981
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