Peru 1998 5 centimos

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type, issued from 1997-98, was replaced by an aluminum five centimos issued starting 2007. 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: 20,000,000.

Specification: 2.78 g, brass, 17.92 diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 304.2.

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:

• 1998 50 centimos
• 2008 5 centimos
• Coins and currency dated 1998
• return to Peru