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The Peruvian Sol is the primary currency of Peru. This currency is used by an estimated 33,359,416 people. Based on our estimate, Peruvian Sol is the #40 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Peruvian Sol is "PEN". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 604. The currency symbol for the Sol is "S/.".
Peruvian Sol conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
PEN Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Peruvian Sol is Peru.
There are approximately 33,359,416 people around the world who use the Peruvian Sol. The Peruvian Sol is the #40 most used widely currency is the world.
33,359,416 user population
Ranked #40 in the worldPEN Exchange Rates
1 Peruvian Sol equals:
† Rates last updated at 8 hours ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
PEN Currency Facts
PEN Details
| ISO 4217 Code | PEN |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 604 |
| Unit Name | Sol |
| Symbol | S/. |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
PEN Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | N.a. |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | N.a. |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | S/.10, S/.20, S/.50, S/.100, S/.200 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | S/.1, S/.2, S/.5, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
PEN Issuance
| Central Bank | Central Reserve Bank of Peru |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.bcrp.gob.pe/home.html |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 33,359,416 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #40 |
| PEN Inflation Rate | 4.27% |
| Inflation Rank | #53 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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PEN Currency History
The Peruvian Sol was created in October 1991. The table below shows the history of currencies that ultimately became the Peruvian Sol.
| Currency | Active | Replaced By |
|---|---|---|
| Peruvian old sol (PEH) | January 1863 to February 1985 | PEI |
| Peruvian inti (PEI) | February 1985 to October 1991 | PEN |