Attention collectors! The Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) has launched special coins with special designs and this opportunity is no exception. Although there are coins that exceed S/5,000, on this occasion the BCR has launched a new edition that costs S/147 each coin. This time it is for the Centennial of the Peruvian Air Force Officer School.
In total, they were carried out 5,000 units of this S/1 denomination coin, so, if you collect them, take advantage of buying it before it runs out. Find out in this note what the characteristics of this new currency are and why it costs S/147.
What are the characteristics of the new S/1 collectible coin?
- Denomination: S/1.00
- Alloy: 0.925 Silver
- Fine Weight: One Troy Ounce
- Diameter: 37.00mm
- Quality: Proof
- Edge: Fluted
- Year of Minting: 2023
- Obverse: coat of arms
- Reverse: composition allusive to the Peruvian Air Force Officer School
- Maximum issue: 5,000 units.
The reason for the high cost of this S/1 coin is because of the material it is made of. 0.925 silver means that this coin has 92.5% of this precious mineral, which is also known as Sterling Silver in the case of jewelry.
What does the new currency launched by the BCRP look like?
In the central part of the obverse of this coin you can see the entrance to the Peruvian Air Force Officer School, which is surrounded by the legend that says “Centennial of the Peruvian Air Force Officer School”, as well as the year of its creation, 1923, and the year of the centenary, 2023.
On the reverse, it is similar to that of a regular 1 sol coin, which has the coat of arms of Peru: the vicuña, which represents the animal kingdom, the cinchona tree the plant kingdom, and the cornucopia the mineral kingdom. The crown symbolizes victory in the battles of Peru. In addition, the year of minting is added, which is 2023, the alloy material it is made of (0.925 silver) and the weight, which is 33.625 grams.
This is the new commemorative coin issued by the Central Reserve Bank. Photo: Andina
Source: Larepublica
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