The S/200 bill, known for having the face of Santa Rosa on its front, is the highest value cash in Peru and the one that can be found less frequently in circulation. The first presentation took place in 1995 and was part of the change of the BCR, from the inti to the nuevos soles. That is why, currently, that ticket has become a collector’s item. In this note, we tell you how much it can be worth and what characteristics this coin has.
What characterizes the 200 soles bill of 1995?
Since 1995, this banknote bears the face of the canonized Santa Rosa de Lima, patron saint of Lima and the Peruvian Police. On the back, you can see an illustration of the Santo Domingo Convent.
According to the Central Reserve Bank of Peru, what characterizes this bill is its shiny frost and its internal thread to provide security for the currency. Likewise, the number 200, on the right side, has an ink that changes color from green to blue.
200 soles bill from 1995. Photo: BCRP
How much can a 200 soles bill from 1995 be worth?
on the platform of Free market You can see that up to S/999 is being charged for this ticket, depending on the state it is in. According to the Inca Numismatics expert, there are few bills in circulation of this and they are not usually accepted in many establishments due to their low security measures compared to current bills.
Also, to be sold at that price, this ticket must be in good condition with no notable cuts, tears, or folds.
How many models of S/200 bills are there in Peru?
There are 3 models of 200 soles bills. In all of them, the face of Santa Rosa is maintained as the main figure, but from the 2009 model the illustration of the Convent of Santo Domingo is changed to that of the City of Caral. Likewise, the 2012 bill differs from the 2009 bill because the ink changes color with the beam of light.
2009 model
200 soles bill from 2009. Photo: BCRP
2012 model
200 soles bill from 2012. Photo: BCRP
How to recognize an original S/200 bill from 2012?
Source: Larepublica
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