The coin alluding to the gold Tumi It is one of the best known of the numismatic series called Wealth and pride of Peru, from the Central Reserve Bank (BCRP). This piece was minted in 2010 and had a circulation of 10 million, so many Peruvians had the opportunity to collect it at the time.
So, if you are one of the lucky ones who managed to obtain this BCRP collector’s coin, in this note we will tell you how much it can cost if you decide to sell it.
Tumi Gold Coin: what is its current value?
After almost 14 years of its issuance, the Gold Tumi coin has multiplied its value. On the Mercado Libre website we can find it with prices from S/25 to S/65, depending on the state of the currency and the use to which it has been given.
Value of the Tumi coin of 1 sol in Mercado Libre. Photo: Captura Mercado Libre
What are the characteristics of the Gold Tumi coin?
On the front of the coin, the Coat of Arms of Peru is shown, along with the inscription “Banco Central de Reserva del Perú”, the year of minting and an octagonal outline surrounding the coin.
At the back, the Golden Tumi stands out in the center, a short-bladed instrument with a sculpted handle that represents Ñaylamp, a mythological symbol of the Lambayeque culture.
On the right side of the coin, there is the mark of the National Mint on a geometric design of vertical lines, while, on the left side, the numerical denomination and the name of the monetary unit are presented on undulating lines, accompanied by the phrase “TUMI DE ORO, S. VIII-XIII AD.” All of this is surrounded by an octagonal outline on the face of the coin.
Gold Tumi 1 sol coin on its obverse and reverse sides. Photo: BCRP
How many collectible coins exist in Peru?
Currently, there are more than 45 collectible coinsorganized in various commemorative series:
- Wealth and Pride of Peru numismatic series: 26 coins.
- Natural Resources Series: 3 coins.
- Endangered Wildlife Series of Peru: 10 coins.
- Builders of the Republic Bicentennial Series 1821-2021: 3 coins and 6 more that will be released progressively.
- Women in the Independence Process Series: 3 coins.
Source: Larepublica
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