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  • 50 Soles de Oro 1979-1983, KM# 273, Peru
  • 50 Soles de Oro 1979-1983, KM# 273, Peru, Without mintmark
  • 50 Soles de Oro 1979-1983, KM# 273, Peru, With mintmark
Obverse

Depicts the national arms.

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.

Reverse

A denomination within a circle. Lettering "Central Reserve Bank of Peru" around outside, date below.

Mintmark (if any) below the value.

50
SOLES DE ORO
BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DEL PERU
1980

Edge

50 Soles de Oro

KM# 273
Characteristics
Material Aluminium Bronze
Weight 9 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Lima Mint

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