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  • 1 Sol de Oro 1975-1976, KM# 266.1, Peru
  • 1 Sol de Oro 1975-1976, KM# 266.1, Peru
Obverse

National arms within circle.

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 an 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.

UN
SOL DE ORO

Edge

1 Sol de Oro

Large Type, without mintmark
KM# 266.1
Characteristics
Material Brass
Weight 3.24 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.35 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin

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