Peru – 100 Soles – 1966 – Gold

This is the 100 soles gold coin from 1966.

Of the Peru 100 Soles gold coin 1966 there are only 3409 copies of this vintage worldwide. The mint is the Lima Mint. Peru is one of the countries with the richest gold deposits on earth.

About this coin:

Just like many other countries, Peru used gold for its circulation coins until the 20th century.

An unusual fact is that Peru minted gold coins as circulation coins only until 1970. The last 100 soles gold coin was minted in 1970 in Lima. The Peruvian soles was minted in different denominations with face values of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 soles.

A few details about this 100 soles gold coin:

Country: Peru

Mint: Lima Mint

Year: 1966

Material: Gold

Fineness: Gold (.900)

Weight: 46.8071 g

Diameter: 37 mm

Thickness: 3 mm

Mintage: 3409 pieces

front

National coat of arms.

Lettering:

PESOS : GRS. 46.8071 – REPUBLICA PERUANA – NUEVEDECIMOSFINO

LIMA

back

Seated liberty flanked by shield and column and date.

Lettering:

CIEN SOLOS ORO GRS.42.1264 DE ORO FINO

LIBER

TAD

1966