Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Peru's currency is the Sol (PEN) — officially Sol since 2015 (dropped "Nuevo"), but still widely called "Nuevo Sol." Subdivided into 100 céntimos. Pegged loosely to USD (~3.7–3.8 PEN/USD).
| Denomination | Composition | Features |
|---|---|---|
| 5, 10, 20, 50 céntimos | Aluminum-bronze / brass-plated steel | Coat of arms / national symbols |
| 1 Sol | Bimetallic (brass ring, steel center) | Vicuñas, corn, sun — Andean heritage |
| 2, 5 Soles | Bimetallic | Andean condor (2S), Túpac Amaru II (5S) |
1 céntimo coin discontinued (2019); still legal tender but rare.
| Denomination | Material | Front (Portrait) | Back (Scene) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Soles | Polymer | José Abelardo Quiñones (aviator) | Machu Picchu |
| 20 Soles | Polymer | Raúl Porras Barrenechea (diplomat) | Chan Chan (adobe city) |
| 50 Soles | Polymer | Abraham Valdelomar (writer) | Nevado Huascarán (peak) |
| 100 Soles | Polymer | Pedro Paulet (rocket pioneer) | Great Library of Lima |
| 200 Soles | Polymer | Santa Rosa de Lima (saint) | Convent of Santo Domingo |
The Sol is stable, fully convertible, and a point of national pride — each note tells a Peruvian story.