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  • 5 Intis 1985-1988, KM# 300, Peru
  • 5 Intis 1985-1988, KM# 300, Peru
Description

The inti was the currency of Peru between 1985 and 1991. The inti was divided into 100 céntimos. The inti replaced the inflation-stricken sol. The new currency was named after Inti, the Inca sun god.

Coins were introduced in 1985 in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 centimos (designs were taken from the previous 10, 50, 100 and 500 soles de oro coins), plus 1 and 5 intis. The 1 céntimo coin was issued only in 1985. The 5-céntimo coins were issued until 1986. All the other denominations were issued until 1988. All coins featured Navy Admiral Miguel Grau: cent coins on the reverse, Inti coins on the obverse.

Obverse

National arms surrounded by the inscription Central Reserve Bank of Peru, mintmark and 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 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
LIMA
1988

Reverse

Depicts value and a portrait of Peruvian Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario.

Miguel María Grau Seminario (1834–1879) is the most renowned Peruvian naval officer and hero of the Naval Battle of Angamos during the War of the Pacific (1879–1884). He was known as el Caballero de los Mares (Spanish for "Gentleman of the Seas") for his kind and chivalrous treatment of defeated enemies and is esteemed by both Peruvians and Chileans. He is an iconic figure for the Peruvian Navy, and one of the most famous merchant marine and naval military leaders of the Americas.

GRAN ALMIRANTE MIGUEL GRAU
5
CINCO INTIS

Edge

5 Intis

KM# 300 Schön# 98
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 8.2 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Lima Mint

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