Peru • PEN (S/) • 2016 • KM# 401
Peru 2 Soles (2016) Specifications
Inspect official mint specifications, exact weight in grams, millimeter dimensions, obverse and reverse designs, and standard roll weights for the Peru 2 Soles (2016) coin.
Numismatic Examination
Coin ID #123 • KM# 401
Obverse, Reverse & Technical Registry
Visual Reference
Coin Imagery & Motifs
Obverse (Front)
Reverse (Back)
Obverse Design & Legend
Coat of arms of Peru with vicuña, cinchona tree, and cornucopia / BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DEL PERU / 2016
Reverse Design & Denomination
2 SOLES / Hummingbird geoglyph from the Nazca Lines flanked by vertical geometric stripes
Numismatic Notes & Remarks
Struck at the National Mint in Lima with a steel core and brass outer ring, this 2016 Peruvian 2 Soles coin features the ancient pre-Columbian Nazca hummingbird geoglyph.
Physical & Metallurgical Data
Official Mint Specifications
Issuing Country
Peru →
Face Value / Denomination
2 Soles
Official Currency
Peruvian Sol (S/ • PEN)
Minting Year
2016
Krause Catalog (KM#)
KM# 401
Weight (Grams / Troy oz)
5.58 g (0.1794 oz t)
Test Mass
Diameter
22.38 mm
Fit Capsule
Thickness
2.00 mm
Planchet Shape
Round
Edge Type
Reeded with Smooth Sections
Material / Composition
Brass Center, Steel Ring
Surface Color / Tone
Bimetallic
Engraver / Designer
Central Reserve Bank of Peru (Lima Mint)
Recorded National Mints
Casa Nacional de Moneda (Lima)
Total Pieces Minted
21,310,000
Grade ROI
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