Peru 1998 50 centimos

from the Stonecat Collection

In 1991, the currency was reformed, one nuevo sol = one million intis. This type was struck for circulation in Peru 1991-2001 and is common in all grades. Varieties exist in the size and spacing of the dots comprising the Braille lettering. The alloy was changed to copper-nickel in 2001.

Recorded mintage: 5,000,000.

Specification: 5.52 g, nickel brass, 22 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 307.2.

Sources:

• 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:

• 1996 50 centimos
• 1998 5 centimos
• 2005 50 centimos
• Coins and currency dated 1998