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The Inca Temple of Huaytará coin has been put into circulation as 12th coin of the series on the 20th of March 2013.
Obverse
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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 |
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Reverse
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The Inca Temple of Huaytará, built by Inca Yupanqui (Pachacutec) in the early 15th century. During colonial times, the temple was converted into a Catholic church, the San Juan Bautista Church, where mass is celebrated to this date using the original niches of the Inca Temple. 1 NUEVO SOL |
Edge |
1 Nuevo Sol
Wealth and Pride of Peru
Inca Temple of Huaytará
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KM# 371
Wealth and Pride of Peru
Inca Temple of Huaytará
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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