Peru Currency

Peru currency is the medium of exchange for goods and services in Peru. The official currency of Peru is Peruvian Nuevo Sol, which is abbreviated as PEN. Peruvial Nuevo Sol is divided into 100 centimos.

Evolution of Peru currency

In 1985, Inti was introduced as the currency of Peru, which was later on replaced by Nuevo Sol in 1991. From 1991, Peruvial Nuevo Sol is the official currency of Peru.

Currency of Peru

Currency of Peru is Peruvial Nuevo Sol. Banknotes are available in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 Nuevos Soles, while coins are available in denomination of 1, 2 and 5 Nuevos Soles and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents

Currency exchange

US Dollars are widely acceptable in Peru. Currencies can be exchanged in Banks and leading hotels in Peru. There are as such no limitations for changing currency in Peru.

Currency exchange rate as on

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

1 US Dollar is equal to 3.18104 Peruvian Nuevo Sol and 1 Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) is equal to 0.31436 US Dollar (USD).

1 British Pound is equal to 6.34707 Peruvian Nuevo Sol and 1 Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) is equal to 0.15755 British Pound (GBP)

1 Euro is equal to 4.41318 Peruvian Nuevo Sol and 1 Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) is equal to 0.22659 Euro (EUR)

1 Japanese Yen is equal to 0.02760 Peruvian Nuevo Sol and 1 Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) is equal to 36.23157 Japanese Yen (JPY)

1 Indian Rupee is equal to 0.07845 Peruvian Nuevo Sol and 1 Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) is equal to 12.74740 Indian Rupee (INR)

0.15245 Euro is equal to 0.67279 Peruvian Nuevo Sol and 0.15245 Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) is equal to 0.03454 Euro (EUR)

Banking hours in Peru

Monday to Friday: 0900-1700 and Saturday: 0900-1300