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Peruvian Sol · PEN

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Currency info

Adopted: 1991

Currency family: Other

The Sol's name references the Inca sun god Inti, reflecting Peru's indigenous heritage.

  • Introduced in 1991 to replace the Austral after hyperinflation crisis of the 1980s
  • Named after the historical Sol currency used during Spanish colonial period
  • Redenominated in 2015 with new banknotes featuring Peruvian historical figures
  • Managed by the Central Reserve Bank of Peru since its establishment

Countries currently using this currency

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Historical predecessor

Peruvian Austral