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South American coins
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The collection of South American coins from the 20th and 21st centuries reflects the continent’s deep historical roots, diverse cultures, and evolving economies. Throughout this period, South American nations have issued a variety of denominations, including pesos, centavos, soles, reais, cruzeiros, bolívares, guaraníes, and escudos, often subdivided into centavos or similar smaller units. Many countries have undergone significant monetary reforms, transitioning from older currencies to more stable ones due to inflation and economic shifts.
Key symbols on South American coins include national leaders, revolutionary figures, indigenous heritage, and natural wonders. Many coins prominently feature liberators like Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín, who played crucial roles in the continent’s independence movements. Additionally, native animals such as jaguars, condors, llamas, and armadillos, as well as iconic landmarks like Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls, symbolize the continent’s rich biodiversity and cultural identity. Indigenous patterns, myths, and symbols from pre-Columbian civilizations, such as the Inca, Maya, and Mapuche, are also common themes.
Compared to European coins, which emphasize monarchs and architectural heritage, or North American coins, which highlight political figures and patriotic symbols, South American coins are distinguished by their strong revolutionary themes, depictions of indigenous cultures, and natural beauty. The influence of colonial history and frequent economic transformations makes the continent’s coinage unique in the numismatic world.
This collection offers valuable insights for collectors and historians, capturing South America’s economic evolution, artistic craftsmanship, and the blending of indigenous and colonial influences in its coinage.
![Peru | 20 Centimos Coin | Miguel Grau | KM294 | 1985 - 1987](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-20-Centimos-Coin-Miguel-Grau-KM294-1985-1987.jpg?v=1732613070&width=800)
![Peru | 20 Centimos Coin | Miguel Grau | KM294 | 1985 - 1987](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-20-Centimos-Coin-Miguel-Grau-KM294-1985-1987-2.jpg?v=1732613076&width=800)
![Peru | 25 Centavos Coin | Casa de Moneda | KM238 | 1965](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-25-Centavos-Coin-Casa-de-Moneda-KM238-1965.jpg?v=1732613051&width=600)
![Peru | 25 Centavos Coin | Casa de Moneda | KM238 | 1965](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-25-Centavos-Coin-Casa-de-Moneda-KM238-1965-2.jpg?v=1732613056&width=600)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Textile Art of Paracas | KM368 | 2013](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Textile-Art-of-Paracas-KM368-2013.jpg?v=1732613042&width=300)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Textile Art of Paracas | KM368 | 2013](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Textile-Art-of-Paracas-KM368-2013-2.jpg?v=1732613046&width=309)
![Peru | 1 Sol Coin | Andean Mountain Cat | KM419 | 2019](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Sol-Coin-Andean-Mountain-Cat-KM419-2019.jpg?v=1732613029&width=1184)
![Peru | 1 Sol Coin | Andean Mountain Cat | KM419 | 2019](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Sol-Coin-Andean-Mountain-Cat-KM419-2019-2.jpg?v=1732613037&width=1180)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Cacao | KM375 | 2013](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Cacao-KM375-2013.jpg?v=1732613017&width=1192)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Cacao | KM375 | 2013](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Cacao-KM375-2013-2.jpg?v=1732613022&width=1196)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Fortress of Real Felipe | KM363 | 2012](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Fortress-of-Real-Felipe-KM363-2012.jpg?v=1732613004&width=611)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Fortress of Real Felipe | KM363 | 2012](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Fortress-of-Real-Felipe-KM363-2012-2.jpg?v=1732613009&width=610)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Tunanmarca | KM373 | 2013](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Tunanmarca-KM373-2013.jpg?v=1732612993&width=594)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Tunanmarca | KM373 | 2013](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Tunanmarca-KM373-2013-2.jpg?v=1732612998&width=595)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Stone of Saywite | KM362 | 2012](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Stone-of-Saywite-KM362-2012.jpg?v=1732612971&width=624)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Stone of Saywite | KM362 | 2012](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Stone-of-Saywite-KM362-2012-2.jpg?v=1732612976&width=619)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Huarautambo | KM393 | 2015](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Huarautambo-KM393-2015.jpg?v=1732612961&width=273)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Huarautambo | KM393 | 2015](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Huarautambo-KM393-2015-2.jpg?v=1732612966&width=276)
![Peru | 1 Sol Coin | Tumbes Crocodile | KM404 | 2017](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Sol-Coin-Tumbes-Crocodile-KM404-2017.jpg?v=1732612949&width=1187)
![Peru | 1 Sol Coin | Tumbes Crocodile | KM404 | 2017](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Sol-Coin-Tumbes-Crocodile-KM404-2017-2.jpg?v=1732612955&width=1189)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Estela de Raimondi | KM342 | 2010](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Estela-de-Raimondi-KM342-2010.jpg?v=1732612927&width=500)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Estela de Raimondi | KM342 | 2010](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Estela-de-Raimondi-KM342-2010-2.jpg?v=1732612932&width=500)
![Peru | 1 Sol Coin | Mountain Tapir | KM409 | 2018](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Sol-Coin-Mountain-Tapir-KM409-2018.jpg?v=1732612916&width=1182)
![Peru | 1 Sol Coin | Mountain Tapir | KM409 | 2018](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Sol-Coin-Mountain-Tapir-KM409-2018-2.jpg?v=1732612922&width=1185)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Temple of Kotosh | KM372 | 2013](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Temple-of-Kotosh-KM372-2013.jpg?v=1732612905&width=800)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Temple of Kotosh | KM372 | 2013](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Temple-of-Kotosh-KM372-2013-2.jpg?v=1732612911&width=800)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Ceramic Vicus | Duck | KM394 | 2015](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Ceramic-Vicus-Duck-KM394-2015.jpg?v=1732612894&width=550)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Ceramic Vicus | Duck | KM394 | 2015](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Ceramic-Vicus-Duck-KM394-2015-2.jpg?v=1732612899&width=550)
![Peru | 500 Soles de Oro Coin | Miguel Grau | KM289 | 1984](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-500-Soles-de-Oro-Coin-Miguel-Grau-KM289-1984.jpg?v=1732612883&width=800)
![Peru | 500 Soles de Oro Coin | Miguel Grau | KM289 | 1984](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-500-Soles-de-Oro-Coin-Miguel-Grau-KM289-1984-2.jpg?v=1732612888&width=800)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Gran Pajaten | KM361 | 2011](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Gran-Pajaten-KM361-2011.jpg?v=1732612872&width=328)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Gran Pajaten | KM361 | 2011](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Gran-Pajaten-KM361-2011-2.jpg?v=1732612877&width=329)
![Peru | 5 Soles Coin | Condor | KM402 | 2016 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-5-Soles-Coin-Condor-KM402-2016-2021.jpg?v=1732612848&width=1126)
![Peru | 5 Soles Coin | Condor | KM402 | 2016 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-5-Soles-Coin-Condor-KM402-2016-2021-2.jpg?v=1732612854&width=1120)
![Peru | 10 Centavos Coin | Sprig | KM214 | 1918 - 1941](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-10-Centavos-Coin-Sprig-KM214-1918-1941.jpg?v=1732612822&width=950)
![Peru | 10 Centavos Coin | Sprig | KM214 | 1918 - 1941](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-10-Centavos-Coin-Sprig-KM214-1918-1941-2.jpg?v=1732612827&width=950)
![Peru | 2 Soles Coin | Hummingbird | KM401 | 2016 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-2-Soles-Coin-Hummingbird-KM401-2016-2021.jpg?v=1732612811&width=1044)
![Peru | 2 Soles Coin | Hummingbird | KM401 | 2016 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-2-Soles-Coin-Hummingbird-KM401-2016-2021-2.jpg?v=1732612817&width=1045)
![Peru | 5 Centavos Coin | Tree Flower | KM244 | 1966 - 1975](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-5-Centavos-Coin-Tree-Flower-KM244-1966-1975.jpg?v=1732612799&width=761)
![Peru | 5 Centavos Coin | Tree Flower | KM244 | 1966 - 1975](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-5-Centavos-Coin-Tree-Flower-KM244-1966-1975-2.jpg?v=1732612804&width=760)
![Peru | 10 Soles de Oro Coin | Admiral Grau | KM287 | 1984](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-10-Soles-de-Oro-Coin-Admiral-Grau-KM287-1984.jpg?v=1732612787&width=1200)
![Peru | 10 Soles de Oro Coin | Admiral Grau | KM287 | 1984](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-10-Soles-de-Oro-Coin-Admiral-Grau-KM287-1984-2.jpg?v=1732612793&width=1200)
![Peru | 10 Centavos Coin | Sprig | KM224 | 1945 - 1965](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-10-Centavos-Coin-Sprig-KM224-1945-1965.jpg?v=1732612737&width=800)
![Peru | 10 Centavos Coin | Sprig | KM224 | 1945 - 1965](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-10-Centavos-Coin-Sprig-KM224-1945-1965-2.jpg?v=1732612742&width=800)
![Peru | 1/2 Sol de Oro Coin | KM220 | 1935 - 1965](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-12-Sol-de-Oro-Coin-KM220-1935-1965.jpg?v=1732612714&width=800)
![Peru | 1/2 Sol de Oro Coin | KM220 | 1935 - 1965](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-12-Sol-de-Oro-Coin-KM220-1935-1965-2.jpg?v=1732612720&width=800)
![Peru | 20 Centimos Coin | KM306 | 1991 - 2000](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-20-Centimos-Coin-KM306-1991-2000.jpg?v=1732612678&width=930)
![Peru | 20 Centimos Coin | KM306 | 1991 - 2000](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-20-Centimos-Coin-KM306-1991-2000-2.jpg?v=1732612684&width=930)
![Bolivia 1 Boliviano | KM205 | 1987 - 2008](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Bolivia-1-Boliviano-KM205-1987-2008.jpg?v=1732612583&width=1024)
![Bolivia 1 Boliviano | KM205 | 1987 - 2008](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Bolivia-1-Boliviano-KM205-1987-2008-2.jpg?v=1732612591&width=1024)
![Bolivia 1 Boliviano | KM217 | 2010 - 2017](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Bolivia-1-Boliviano-KM217-2010-2017.jpg?v=1732612501&width=1486)
![Bolivia 1 Boliviano | KM217 | 2010 - 2017](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Bolivia-1-Boliviano-KM217-2010-2017-2.jpg?v=1732612510&width=1560)
![Bolivia 50 Centavos | KM216 | 2010 - 2012](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Bolivia-50-Centavos-KM216-2010-2012.jpg?v=1732612475&width=1121)
![Bolivia 50 Centavos | KM216 | 2010 - 2012](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Bolivia-50-Centavos-KM216-2010-2012-2.jpg?v=1732612481&width=1122)
![Bolivia 20 Centavos | KM215 | 2010 - 2016](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Bolivia-20-Centavos-KM215-2010-2016.jpg?v=1732612435&width=1800)
![Bolivia 20 Centavos | KM215 | 2010 - 2016](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Bolivia-20-Centavos-KM215-2010-2016-2.jpg?v=1732612444&width=1800)
![Bolivia 50 Centavos Coin | Rope | KM204 | 1987 - 2008](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Bolivia-50-Centavos-Coin-Rope-KM204-1987-2008.jpg?v=1732612363&width=1800)
![Bolivia 50 Centavos Coin | Rope | KM204 | 1987 - 2008](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Bolivia-50-Centavos-Coin-Rope-KM204-1987-2008-2.jpg?v=1732612370&width=1132)
![Argentina 10 Centavos Coin | Jose San Martin | 1954 - 1956](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Argentina-10-Centavos-Coin-Jose-San-Martin-1954-1956.jpg?v=1732608798&width=1024)
![Argentina 10 Centavos Coin | Jose San Martin | 1954 - 1956](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Argentina-10-Centavos-Coin-Jose-San-Martin-1954-1956-2.jpg?v=1732608806&width=1024)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Monolith of Kuntur Wasi | KM365 | 2012](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Monolith-of-Kuntur-Wasi-KM365-2012.jpg?v=1732608159&width=1800)
![Peru | 1 Nuevo Sol Coin | Monolith of Kuntur Wasi | KM365 | 2012](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-Coin-Monolith-of-Kuntur-Wasi-KM365-2012-2.jpg?v=1732608166&width=1800)
![Chile | 5 Pesos Coin | Angel of Liberty | KM209 | 1976 - 1980](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Chile-5-Pesos-Coin-Angel-of-Liberty-KM209-1976-1980.jpg?v=1732607971&width=1024)
![Chile | 5 Pesos Coin | Angel of Liberty | KM209 | 1976 - 1980](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Chile-5-Pesos-Coin-Angel-of-Liberty-KM209-1976-1980-2.jpg?v=1732607976&width=1024)
![Chile | 50 Centavos Coin | Andean Condor | KM206a | 1978 - 1979](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Chile-50-Centavos-Coin-Andean-Condor-KM206a-1978-1979.jpg?v=1732607891&width=1024)
![Chile | 50 Centavos Coin | Andean Condor | KM206a | 1978 - 1979](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Chile-50-Centavos-Coin-Andean-Condor-KM206a-1978-1979-2.jpg?v=1732607897&width=1024)
![Chile | 1 Peso Coin | Bernardo O'Higgins | KM216 | 1981 - 1992](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Chile-1-Peso-Coin-Bernardo-OHiggins-KM216-1981-1992.jpg?v=1732607703&width=1024)
![Chile | 1 Peso Coin | Bernardo O'Higgins | KM216 | 1981 - 1992](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Chile-1-Peso-Coin-Bernardo-OHiggins-KM216-1981-1992-2.jpg?v=1732607709&width=1024)
![Chile | 1 Peso Coin| Bernardo O'Higgins | KM207 | 1975](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Chile-1-Peso-Coin-Bernardo-OHiggins-KM207-1975.jpg?v=1732607642&width=1024)
![Chile | 1 Peso Coin| Bernardo O'Higgins | KM207 | 1975](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Chile-1-Peso-Coin-Bernardo-OHiggins-KM207-1975-2.jpg?v=1732607647&width=1024)
![Chile | 10 Centavos Coin | Andean Condor | KM205 | 1975 - 1976](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Chile-10-Centavos-Coin-Andean-Condor-KM205-1975-1976.jpg?v=1732607601&width=1024)
![Chile | 10 Centavos Coin | Andean Condor | KM205 | 1975 - 1976](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Chile-10-Centavos-Coin-Andean-Condor-KM205-1975-1976-2.jpg?v=1732607609&width=1024)
![Chile | 5 Pesos Coin | Angel of Liberty | KM217 | 1981 - 1990](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Chile-5-Pesos-Coin-Angel-of-Liberty-KM217-1981-1990.jpg?v=1732607435&width=1024)
![Chile | 5 Pesos Coin | Angel of Liberty | KM217 | 1981 - 1990](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Chile-5-Pesos-Coin-Angel-of-Liberty-KM217-1981-1990-2.jpg?v=1732607442&width=1024)