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  • 1/2 Sol de Oro 1975-1976, KM# 265, Peru
  • 1/2 Sol de Oro 1975-1976, KM# 265, Peru
Obverse

National arms within a circle, date below

Peruvian coat of arms consisting of three elements: the top left section shows the vicuña, the national animal, representing the fauna of Peru; the tree in the top right section is the cinchona tree (the source of quinine, a powerful anti-malarial drug and the key flavorant in tonic water), representing the national flora; and the bottom cornucopia with coins spilling from it, represents the mineral resources of the country. It has a palm branch on its left and a laurel one on its right, tied by a ribbon, as well as a Holm oak Civic Crown above it. These represent God, gold, and glory.

BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DEL PERU
1976

Reverse

Value.

1/2
SOL DE ORO

Edge

1/2 Sol de Oro

KM# 265 Schön# 65
Characteristics
Material Brass
Weight 2.1 g
Diameter 17.8 mm
Thickness 1.25 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Lima Mint

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