About Peru banknotes
Peru used the sol de oro until 1985, when the inti replaced it at 1,000 to one. Hyperinflation in 1988–1990 pushed inti notes up to 5 million. In 1991 the nuevo sol replaced the inti at one million to one; it was renamed simply the sol in 2015.
See also: Americas banknotes, Bolivia, Ecuador and hyperinflation banknotes.
Frequently asked questions
What was the inti?
Peru's currency from 1985 to 1991, named after the Inca sun god.
When did Peru introduce the nuevo sol?
In 1991, at one million intis to one nuevo sol.
What currency does Peru use today?
The sol, called the nuevo sol until 2015.
Are your Peru banknotes genuine?
Yes. Every Peru note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.





