5 Soles de Oro - 150th anniversary of independence (1971)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Soles de Oro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 254 |
| Weight (g) | 7.95 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by A. Pareja
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DEL PERU
1971
Description:
National coat of arms, year of issue, inscription: "Central Reserve Bank of Peru".
BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DEL PERU
1971
Description:
National coat of arms, year of issue, inscription: "Central Reserve Bank of Peru".
Reverse
Engraved by A. Pareja
Lettering:
SESQUICENTENARIO DE LA INDEPENDENCIA DEL PERU
TUPAC AMARU
5
PAREJA
CINCO SOLES DE ORO
1821 - 1971
Description:
Denomination in digits, denomination in words, portrait and name of José Gabriel Túpac Amaru - the leader of an indigenous uprising in 1780 against the Spanish, inscription: "150th anniversary of independence of Peru 1821 - 1971".
SESQUICENTENARIO DE LA INDEPENDENCIA DEL PERU
TUPAC AMARU
5
PAREJA
CINCO SOLES DE ORO
1821 - 1971
Description:
Denomination in digits, denomination in words, portrait and name of José Gabriel Túpac Amaru - the leader of an indigenous uprising in 1780 against the Spanish, inscription: "150th anniversary of independence of Peru 1821 - 1971".
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 LIMA | 3,480,000 | Very Common |