How does Peru money look like?

The Peruvian nuevo sol (PEN) is the currency of Peru. It is subdivided into 100 céntimos. The nuevo sol was introduced in 1991, replacing the inti at a rate of 1 nuevo sol = 1,000,000 intis. The nuevo sol is pegged to the US dollar at a rate of approximately 3.3 PEN to 1 USD.

Coins

The Peruvian nuevo sol coins currently in circulation are:

* 1 céntimo

* 5 céntimos

* 10 céntimos

* 20 céntimos

* 50 céntimos

* 1 nuevo sol

* 2 nuevos soles

* 5 nuevos soles

The 1 céntimo and 5 céntimos coins are made of bronze, while the 10 céntimos, 20 céntimos, and 50 céntimos coins are made of copper-plated steel. The 1 nuevo sol, 2 nuevos soles, and 5 nuevos soles coins are made of bimetallic copper-nickel.

Banknotes

The Peruvian nuevo sol banknotes currently in circulation are:

* 10 nuevos soles

* 20 nuevos soles

* 50 nuevos soles

* 100 nuevos soles

* 200 nuevos soles

The 10 nuevos soles, 20 nuevos soles, and 50 nuevos soles banknotes are made of paper, while the 100 nuevos soles and 200 nuevos soles banknotes are made of polymer.

The Peruvian nuevo sol is a stable currency and is widely used in Peru. It is also used in some neighboring countries, such as Ecuador and Bolivia.