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  • 1 Nuevo Sol 2012, KM# 364, Peru, Wealth and Pride of Peru, Archaeological Complex of Vilcashuamán
  • 1 Nuevo Sol 2012, KM# 364, Peru, Wealth and Pride of Peru, Archaeological Complex of Vilcashuamán
Description

The Archaeological Complex of Vilcashuamán coin has been put into circulation as 10th coin of the series on the 3rd of October 2012.

Obverse

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
2012

Reverse

The archaeological complex of Vilcashuamán, with Vilcashuamán Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun.

Vilcashuamán (Quechua: Willkawaman, "sacred hawk") is the capital of Vilcas Huamán Province, Peru. It is located at an altitude of 3,490 m on the eastern slopes of the Andes. It is located on an ancient archaeological site.

Vilcashuamán was an Inca administrative center, established after the Incas conquered the Chancas and the Pocras. According to chroniclers, Vilcashuamán was home to 40,000 people. The city was located around a large plaza where ceremonies involving sacrifices were performed. Around this plaza were the city's two most important buildings: the Temple of the Sun (Templo del Sol) and the Usnu which remain to this day. It is believed that the city had the shape of a falcon, in which the Usnu was located in the head.

The symbol LMA on the right represents the mark of the National Mint on a background of vertical lines.

1 NUEVO SOL
TEMPLO DEL SOL
VILCASHUAMAN
S. XV d.c.
LMA

Edge

1 Nuevo Sol

Wealth and Pride of Peru
Archaeological Complex of Vilcashuamán

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KM# 364
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Copper Nickel Zinc
Weight 7.32 g
Diameter 25.5 mm
Thickness 1.9 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Lima Mint

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