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  • 1 Sol 2016-2023, KM# 395, Peru
  • 1 Sol 2016-2023, KM# 395, Peru
Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Peru surrounded by the inscription "Central Reserve Bank of Peru", 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 PERÚ
2018

Reverse

Denomination within wreath.

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

Perú 1 LMA
SOL

Edge

1 Sol

KM# 395
Characteristics
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 7.32 g
Diameter 25.5 mm
Thickness 2.05 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Lima Mint

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