The Central Reserve Bank of Peru issued new collectible coins, which could reach a value of more than S/11,000.
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The Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) has launched a new collection of collectible coins, one of which exceeds the sale value of S/11,000 and has a denomination of ‘100 thousand gold soles’. However, this was done to commemorate the Pacific War and honor national heroes. Find out in this note what are the characteristics they have to reach exorbitant prices. We tell you all its details here.
Why do these BCRP coins cost up to S/11,046?
BCRP coins have a high cost due to the material with which they were minted. According to the official page, the money is made of an alloy with 0.925% gold, that is, it contains precious metal. In addition, its availability can only be found at the central office of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru.
On the face of the coin you can see a Peruvian hero of the Pacific War minted and on the reverse is the national coat of arms. The value of the coin is determined by its diameter, if it is 55 mm, its value will be S/11,046 and if it is 28 mm, it will cost S/5,556
What characters appear on the BCRP gold coins?
55mm diameter. Price: S/11,046
- Francisco Bolognesi
- Miguel Grau
- Andres Avelino Caceres
28mm diameter. Price: S/5,556
- Elias Aguirre
- Francisco Garcia-Calderon
- Alfonso Ugarte
What are the other characteristics of the BCRP gold coins?
- Denomination: 100 thousand gold soles / 50 thousand gold soles (depending on size)
- Alloy: 0.925% gold
- Fine Weight: One Troy Ounce
- Diameter: 28/55mm
- Quality: Brilliant uncirculated
- Edge: Grooved
- Year of issue: 1979
Source: Larepublica
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