Current Peruvian Banknotes & Coins

Since 1991, the Peruvian currency is the “Nuevo Sol” (S/.), which was renamed to just “Sol” (S/) in 2016. It’s subdivided into 100 centimos (cents). Issued by the Peruvian Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) the current banknotes and coins of Peru are not only a reflection of the country's historical and cultural past and Peru’s abundance of natural wealth decorated with famous Peruvian personalities, amazing archaeological sites, natural resources and highlights of the vast flora and fauna typical of the country, but are also highly sophisticated and have top-notch security features.

So, scroll through the next pages which introduce you to Peru's lovely current banknotes and coins.

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The current banknotes of Peru are not only lovely with famous Peruvian personalities on the front and either amazing archaeological sites or examples of Peru’s extraordinary flora and fauna on the back; Peru’s bills also have a high technical sophistication and top-notch security features which together with their beautiful design earned the not...
Like the current Peruvian banknotes, the Peruvian coins in circulation reflect the country's rich historical and cultural past, but additionally as well Peru’s abundance of natural wealth. Their high-quality and beautiful designs, together with top minting techniques, earned the Peruvian coins the one or other prestigious award.
The numismatic series "Riqueza y Orgullo del Perú" (Wealth and Pride of Peru) was issued by the Peruvian Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) to promote a numismatic culture and to spread the diverse and rich cultural heritage of Peru with one of the most commonly used coins in the country, the S/ 1 coin. Each of the 26 different coins in the series repr...
The numismatic series "Recursos Naturales del Peru" (Natural Resources of Peru) was issued by the Peruvian Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) on July 24, 2013 to promote a numismatic culture and to highlight the diverse and rich natural wealth of Peru with one of the most commonly used coins in the country, the S/. 1 coin. The series features three of ...
The numismatic series "Fauna Silvestre Amenazada del Perú" (Threatened Wildlife of Peru) was issued by the Peruvian Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) to continue with the lovely numismatic culture and to raise awareness for the importance of species and environment protection with one of the most commonly used coins in the country, the S/ 1 coin.
In commemoration of the bicentenary of Peru's independence from Spain, the Peruvian Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) issued the numismatic series "Constructores de la República - Bicentenario 1821 - 2021" (Builders of the Republic - Bicentenary 1821 - 2021). With this coin series, the lovely numismatic culture is continued, and those who fought for P...
In commemoration of the bicentenary of Peru's independence from Spain, the Peruvian Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) issued the numismatic series “La Mujer en el proceso de la Independencia” (The Woman in the Process of Independence). With this coin series the stunning numismatic culture is continued and the patriotic women who fought in many ways an...
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