{"product_id":"peru-4-pcs-set-5-10-50-100-soles-de-oro-1973-7-unc-velasco-style","title":"Peru 4 Pcs Set 5-10-50-100 Soles de Oro 1973-7 UNC \"Velasco\" Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour uncirculated notes from the same era of Peruvian history — the \u003cstrong\u003eVelasco years\u003c\/strong\u003e (1968–1975), when a left-wing military government nationalized industries, redistributed land, and put indigenous heroes on the nation's currency for the first time. Each note in this set tells a different story: an Inca emperor, a mestizo chronicler, a colonial-era rebel, and a founding physician. Together they form a compact portrait of Peru's layered identity — pre-Columbian, colonial, and republican — all printed by De La Rue on the same 155 × 65 mm canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll four notes are \u003cstrong\u003eUncirculated (UNC)\u003c\/strong\u003e, demonetized, and printed on paper by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/De_La_Rue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDe La Rue\u003c\/a\u003e, London. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Demonetization_(currency)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDemonetized\u003c\/a\u003e when the Sol de Oro was replaced by the Inti in 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Notes in This Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e5 Soles de Oro — P-99c — 1974\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pachacuti\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInca Pachacutec\u003c\/a\u003e, the ninth Sapa Inca, who expanded the empire 4,000 km and ordered the construction of Machu Picchu. Dark green engraving on light pink and green underprint.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sacsayhuam%C3%A1n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSacsayhuamán Fortress\u003c\/a\u003e, Cusco — megalithic walls of limestone blocks up to 125 tonnes, built without wheels or iron tools. Green print.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e P-99c; TBB B434; series J239–J305\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e10 Soles de Oro — P-106 — 1975\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Garcilaso_de_la_Vega,_El_Inca\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGarcilaso Inca de la Vega\u003c\/a\u003e (1539–1616), son of a conquistador and an Inca princess, who sailed to Spain and spent his life writing the definitive account of Inca civilization. Red on yellow-orange underprint.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lake_Titicaca\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLake Titicaca\u003c\/a\u003e with traditional \u003cem\u003ebalsa\u003c\/em\u003e reed boats — the world's highest navigable lake at 3,812 m, birthplace of Inca mythology. Red on yellow-orange underprint.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e P-106; TBB B435h; BCRP# 125; series I396–I440\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e50 Soles de Oro — P-113 — 1977\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/T%C3%BApac_Amaru_II\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTúpac Amaru II\u003c\/a\u003e, the mestizo curaca who in 1780 launched the largest indigenous rebellion in colonial American history, besieged Cusco, and was publicly drawn and quartered by the Spanish. Dark blue and black on pale pink underprint.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Landscape of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tinta,_Peru\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTinta\u003c\/a\u003e — the small Andean town where Túpac Amaru II based his rebellion and which the Spanish razed after his capture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e P-113; TBB B436j; BCRP# 161; series H195–H235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e100 Soles de Oro — P-102c — 1973\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hip%C3%B3lito_Unanue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHipólito Unanue\u003c\/a\u003e (1755–1833), physician, scientist, and statesman who founded Peru's first medical school and served as Minister of Finance under both San Martín and Bolívar. Dark blue and black on multicolor underprint.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e The church that hosted Peru's first national congress in 1822 — the first act of genuine self-governance in the new republic's history.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e P-102c; TBB B437f; BCRP# 138; series G97–G107\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Peru\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin of name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely derived from \u003cem\u003eBirú\u003c\/em\u003e, the name of a local ruler or river encountered by Spanish explorers in the early 16th century; the name was gradually applied to the entire region\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapital:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lima (city pop. ~10 million; metro pop. ~11 million)\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin of name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corrupted from \u003cem\u003eLimaq\u003c\/em\u003e, the name of the Rimac River in the local Quechua dialect, meaning \"talker\" or \"speaker\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~34 million (UN 2024) — slightly larger than Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,285,216 km² (496,225 mi²) — slightly smaller than Alaska; larger than France, Spain, and Germany combined\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGDP per capita (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Purchasing_power_parity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePPP\u003c\/a\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~$16,000 (IMF 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain exports:\u003c\/strong\u003e copper, gold, zinc, lead, fishmeal, asparagus, coffee, textiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile; Pacific Ocean to the west\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthnicities:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mestizo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMestizo\u003c\/a\u003e (~60%), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indigenous_peoples_of_Peru\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmerindian\u003c\/a\u003e (~26%), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/White_Peruvians\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhite Peruvian\u003c\/a\u003e (~6%), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afro-Peruvian\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAfro-Peruvian\u003c\/a\u003e (~4%), other (~4%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemberships:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_Nations\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUnited Nations\u003c\/a\u003e (founding member, 1945); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Organization_of_American_States\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOAS\u003c\/a\u003e (founding member, 1948); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_Trade_Organization\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWTO\u003c\/a\u003e (1995); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pacific_Alliance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePacific Alliance\u003c\/a\u003e (founding member, 2011); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/APEC\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAPEC\u003c\/a\u003e (1998)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSovereignty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eInca Empire (c. 1438–1533) — largest pre-Columbian empire in the Americas\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSpanish Viceroyalty of Peru (1542–1821)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIndependence declared July 28, 1821; fully secured 1824 (Battle of Ayacucho)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRepublic of Peru (1821–date) — these notes issued during this period\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwn all four and hold a curated slice of Peruvian history — from the Inca emperor who built an empire to the doctor who helped govern a republic. This set makes an ideal gift, a strong foundation for a Peru collection, or a conversation piece for anyone drawn to the art and history of Latin American banknotes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Money Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52640671793463,"sku":"PE4PCSET-VELASCO","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/7165\/3431\/files\/PESet4PcsVelasco5_100.jpg?v=1783613058","url":"https:\/\/worldmoneystore.com\/products\/peru-4-pcs-set-5-10-50-100-soles-de-oro-1973-7-unc-velasco-style","provider":"World Money Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}