Gold Coins of Peru - 100 Soles
Brief Peruvian History
We give a brief history of Peru on our Peruvian Gold Coins page.Coin Descriptions
In 1965, a commemorative 100 soles was issued to mark the 400th anniversary of the Lima Mint in 1565.This features, on the obverse, the coat of arms of Peru, with the legend
BANCO CENTRAL (DE) RESERVA (DEL) PERU
CIEN
SOLES DE ORO
The reverse design is of a retro type, with appearance similar to coins of the mid 16th century, and has three concentric circles. The inner circle shows two crowned columns, with a letter P (above), and 8 (or monogram) below, between, and the inscription PLUS ULTRA.
The second circle contains the legend
LIMA
1565 + 1965
The outer circle bears the legend
CVATRICENTENARIO (CUATRICENTENARIO) D(E) LA FVNDACION (FUNDACION) D(E) LAS CASA D(E) MONEDA
Specifications
Technical specifications of the most frequently encountered Peruvian gold coins.| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Alloy | AGW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cien Soles (100)
|
36 | 46.8071 | .900 | 1.3544 |
Key
Denomination = Face ValueDiameter = Approximate Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of gold.
AGW = Actual fine gold weight in troy ounces.
Prices & Availability
Please telephone prior to ordering for current prices and availability.| Date | Denomination | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1961
|
100 Soles | About Uncirculated | 6,982 | Sold | £395 | $635 |
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1962
|
100 Soles | About Uncirculated | 9,678 | Sold | £395 | $635 |
|
1963
|
100 Soles | About Uncirculated | 7,342 | Sold | £1,435 | $2,295 |
|
1965
|
100 Soles | About Uncirculated | 23,000 | Yes | £1,435 | $2,295 |
|
1966
|
100 Soles | About Uncirculated | 3,409 | Sold | £1,435 | $2,295 |
|
1968
|
100 Soles | About Uncirculated | 540 | Sold | £495 | $635 |
|
1969
|
100 Soles | About Uncirculated | 540 | Sold | £495 | $635 |
|
1970
|
100 Soles | About Uncirculated | 425 | Sold | £495 | $635 |
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per orderEU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Peruvian Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Peru, please look at our original Chard Coins website.Coins Wanted We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including Peruvian gold coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.
Obverse of 1966 Peru 100 Soles
Countries Index
Reverse of 1966 Peru 100 Soles
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