PEN · PEN
Peruvian Sol (PEN)
The Peruvian Sol (PEN) is the official currency of Peru, introduced in 1991 to replace the inti. It is managed by the Central Reserve Bank of Peru.
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Converted amount
0.2957 USD
Exchange rate
1 PEN = 0.295657 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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PEN · Peruvian Sol
Peruvian Sol (PEN): Overview and History
The Peruvian Sol (PEN) is the official currency of Peru, introduced in 1991 to replace the inti. It is managed by the Central Reserve Bank of Peru. The sol is subdivided into 100 céntimos and is symbolized as S/.
The sol was introduced to stabilize the Peruvian economy after a period of hyperinflation in the late 1980s. Its name derives from the Latin word 'solidus,' and it has been a symbol of national identity. The currency has undergone several design changes, with banknotes featuring notable Peruvian figures and cultural heritage.
Today, the sol is used in all economic transactions within Peru. Its value is determined by market forces, and the Central Reserve Bank intervenes to maintain stability. The sol is widely accepted in the country and is an essential part of Peru's economic framework.
- Code
- PEN
- Symbol
- PEN
- Current rate
- USD / PEN
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Introduced on July 1, 1991, replacing the Peruvian inti.
- Official name
- Sol
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in Peru
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- Céntimo · 1 PEN = 100 Céntimo
- Countries
- Peru
- Issuing authority
- Central Reserve Bank of Peru
- Central bank
- Central Reserve Bank of Peru · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Floating exchange rate
Common banknotes
S/ 10 · S/ 20 · S/ 50 · S/ 100 · S/ 200
Common coins
S/ 0.10 · S/ 0.20 · S/ 0.50 · S/ 1 · S/ 2 · S/ 5
Also known as
Nuevo sol · Peruvian Sol · Sol · PEN · S/
Practical notes
- The currency code PEN replaced PEH in 1991.
- The symbol S/ is used with a slash.
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Peruvian Sol questions
What is the PEN exchange rate?
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