Gold Coins of Peru - 20 Soles
The Peruvian 20 soles has been issued in two different specifications - the 1863 twenty soles contains more than three times as much gold as the more recent issues (1950-1969). Brief Peruvian History
We give a brief history of Peru on our Peruvian Gold Coins
page. Coin Designs
The 1863 coin is a different design to the 1950-1969 coins, although both designs feature Liberty. 1863 - Obverse
Small wreath above flagged arms within sprigs with the date below the arms. The legend reads:"REPUBLICA PERUANA LIMA 9 DECIMOS FINO. Y.B." 1863 - Reverse
Seated Liberty with the denomination "20 SOLES" underneath. The legend reads:"FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION" 1950-1969 - Obverse
National arms above the date. The legend reads:"REPUBLICA PERUANA" 1950-1969 - Reverse
Seated Liberty flanked by shield and column with the fineness "9/10 FINO" underneath. The legend reads:"VEINTE SOLES ORO ORO FINO GRS" Specifications
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.
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per orderEU Insured Post £10 per orderUSA Airmail $10 per orderUSA 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.