{"id":3385,"date":"2023-04-19T18:40:46","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T23:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/?p=3385"},"modified":"2023-04-19T19:13:06","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T00:13:06","slug":"planning-to-travel-to-peru-learn-about-the-official-currency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/en\/planning-to-travel-to-peru-learn-about-the-official-currency","title":{"rendered":"Planning to travel to Peru? Learn about the official currency"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plannin to\u00a0 travel to Peru?<\/a> Peru is a vibrant country with a rich culture and history. It is a popular travel destination for tourists from all over the world. Whether you’re visiting the bustling cities or exploring the ancient ruins<\/a>, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the local currency. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Peruvian currency, the nuevo sol.<\/p>\n

The nuevo sol, also known as PEN, is the official currency of Peru<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n

It was introduced in 1991 to replace the inti, the previous Peruvian currency. The nuevo sol is divided into 100 c\u00e9ntimos and is issued by the Central Reserve Bank of Peru.<\/p>\n

The nuevo sol comes in both coin and bill form.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Coins are available in denominations of 10, 20, and 50 c\u00e9ntimos, as well as 1, 2, and 5 nuevos soles. Bills are available in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 nuevos soles.<\/p>\n

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When you’re traveling to Peru, it’s important to have a variety of bills and coins on hand.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Smaller denominations are useful for everyday purchases, such as food and souvenirs. It’s also a good idea to have larger bills for more significant purchases, such as lodging and transportation.<\/p>\n

One thing to keep in mind when handling Peruvian currency is that bills and coins in poor condition may not be accepted.<\/strong> Be sure to check any bills you receive to ensure they’re in good condition. It’s also a good idea to familiarize yourself with the look and feel of the bills to avoid counterfeit currency.<\/p>\n

While the nuevo sol is the official currency of Peru, the US dollar is widely accepted in some areas. In fact, many tourist attractions and higher-end restaurants and hotels will accept payment in dollars. However, it’s still a good idea to have some nuevo soles on hand for smaller purchases and to avoid any confusion or exchange rate issues.<\/p>\n

Peruvian bills that you should know<\/p>\n

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  • 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 soles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Planning to travel to Peru? Learn about the official currency<\/p><\/div>\n

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    • Carry small bills and coins to pay for taxis and make purchases.<\/li>\n
    • When receiving banknotes, make sure they are not in poor condition (torn), as they may be rejected by other businesses.<\/li>\n
    • Check your money because counterfeit bills and coins are in circulation.<\/li>\n
    • The US dollar is accepted in SOME places.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      In conclusion:<\/h3>\n

      the nuevo sol is an important part of any trip to Peru. By understanding the denominations and keeping a variety of bills and coins on hand, you’ll be well-prepared for your travels. Just remember to check the condition of any bills you receive and be aware of the potential for counterfeit currency. With a little bit of planning, you’ll be ready to enjoy all that Peru has to offer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Plannin to\u00a0 travel to Peru? Peru is a vibrant country with a rich culture and history. It is a popular travel destination for tourists from all over the world. Whether you’re visiting the bustling cities or exploring the ancient ruins, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the local currency. In this article, we’ll […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2166,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"views":3239,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3385"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3385"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3385\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3391,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3385\/revisions\/3391"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2166"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3385"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3385"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}