The numismatic series “Recursos Naturales del Peru” (Natural Resources of Peru) was issued by the Peruvian Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) on July 24, 2013 to promote a numismatic culture and to highlight the diverse and rich natural wealth of Peru with one of the most commonly used coins in the country, the S/. 1 coin. The series features three of Peru’s main natural resources: La Anchoveta (Peruvian anchoveta), El Cacao (cacao) and La Quinua (quinoa).
On the front of each Natural Resources of Peru coin the Peruvian anchoveta, cacao fruits or a quinoa panicle is depicted as primary image; the back shows the Peruvian Coat of Arms surrounded by the writing Banco Central de Reserva del Perú (Central Reserve Bank of Peru) and the year of issue.
All coins of the series have the denomination of One Nuevo Sol (S/. 1). They are legal tender. The coins circulate simultaneously with all other S/. 1 / S/ 1 coins and can be used in any transaction in Peru. 10 million units from each image have been minted.
Specifications:
- Value: One Nuevo Sol (S/.1)
- Date of issue: July 24, 2013
- Diameter: 25.5 mm
- Mass: 7.32g
- Material: Alpaca Silver
- Mintage: 10 million coins of each image
- Front main image: Peruvian anchoveta, cacao or quinoa and the logo of the National Mint on a background of vertical lines.
- Back image: Peruvian Coat of Arms
- Legal Tender: Yes
