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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 50 Céntimos Coin | KM307.4 | 2001 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-50-Centimos-Coin-KM307_4-2001-2021.jpg?v=1732377195&width=465)
![Peru 50 Céntimos Coin | KM307.4 | 2001 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-50-Centimos-Coin-KM307_4-2001-2021-2.jpg?v=1732377202&width=1024)
![Peru 20 Céntimos Coin | KM306.4 | 2001 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-20-Centimos-Coin-KM306_4-2001-2021.jpg?v=1732377147&width=465)
![Peru 20 Céntimos Coin | KM306.4 | 2001 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-20-Centimos-Coin-KM306_4-2001-2021-2.jpg?v=1732377153&width=1024)
![Peru 1 Nuevo Sol 1st type | Wreath Coin | KM308.4 | 2001 - 2011](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-1st-type-Wreath-Coin-KM308_4-2001-2011.jpg?v=1732376963&width=1800)
![Peru 1 Nuevo Sol 1st type | Wreath Coin | KM308.4 | 2001 - 2011](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-1st-type-Wreath-Coin-KM308_4-2001-2011-2.jpg?v=1732376972&width=1800)
![Peru 10 Céntimos Coin | KM305.4 | 2001 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-10-Centimos-Coin-KM305_4-2001-2021.jpg?v=1732376849&width=930)
![Peru 10 Céntimos Coin | KM305.4 | 2001 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-10-Centimos-Coin-KM305_4-2001-2021-2.jpg?v=1732376855&width=1024)
![Peru 1 Sol | Wreath Coin | KM395 | 2016 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Sol-Wreath-Coin-KM395-2016-2021.jpg?v=1732376754&width=1000)
![Peru 1 Sol | Wreath Coin | KM395 | 2016 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Sol-Wreath-Coin-KM395-2016-2021-2.jpg?v=1732376764&width=1790)
![Peru 1 Nuevo Sol 1st type | Wreath Coin | KM308 | 1991 - 2000](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-1st-type-Wreath-Coin-KM308-1991-2000.jpg?v=1732376657&width=930)
![Peru 1 Nuevo Sol 1st type | Wreath Coin | KM308 | 1991 - 2000](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Peru-1-Nuevo-Sol-1st-type-Wreath-Coin-KM308-1991-2000-2.jpg?v=1732376663&width=930)
![Argentina 5 Centavos Coin | KM109a | 1993 - 1995](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Argentina-5-Centavos-Coin-KM109a-1993-1995.jpg?v=1732376128&width=465)
![Argentina 5 Centavos Coin | KM109a | 1993 - 1995](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Argentina-5-Centavos-Coin-KM109a-1993-1995-2.jpg?v=1732376133&width=465)
![Argentina 1 Peso | National Sun Coin | KM112 | 1994 - 2016](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Argentina-1-Peso-National-Sun-Coin-KM112-1994-2016.jpg?v=1732373917&width=465)
![Argentina 1 Peso | National Sun Coin | KM112 | 1994 - 2016](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Argentina-1-Peso-National-Sun-Coin-KM112-1994-2016-2.jpg?v=1732373923&width=1792)
![Argentina 5 Pesos | Arrayán Flower Coin | KM187 | 2017 - 2020](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Argentina-5-Pesos-Arrayan-Flower-Coin-KM187-2017-2020.jpg?v=1732373816&width=1800)
![Argentina 5 Pesos | Arrayán Flower Coin | KM187 | 2017 - 2020](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Argentina-5-Pesos-Arrayan-Flower-Coin-KM187-2017-2020-2.jpg?v=1732373824&width=1800)
![Argentina 1 Peso | Jacaranda Flower Coin | KM186 | 2017 - 2020](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Argentina-1-Peso-Jacaranda-Flower-Coin-KM186-2017-2020.jpg?v=1732373791&width=800)
![Argentina 1 Peso | Jacaranda Flower Coin | KM186 | 2017 - 2020](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Argentina-1-Peso-Jacaranda-Flower-Coin-KM186-2017-2020-2.jpg?v=1732373796&width=800)
![Colombia 500 Pesos | Guacarí holy tree Coin | 1993 - 2012](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Colombia-500-Pesos-Guacari-holy-tree-Coin-1993-2012.jpg?v=1732373668&width=465)
![Colombia 500 Pesos | Guacarí holy tree Coin | 1993 - 2012](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Colombia-500-Pesos-Guacari-holy-tree-Coin-1993-2012-2.jpg?v=1732373674&width=1024)
![Colombia 1 Peso | Simon Bolivar | Corn cobs Coin | 1974 - 1981](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Colombia-1-Peso-Simon-Bolivar-Corn-cobs-Coin-1974-1981.jpg?v=1732373435&width=465)
![Colombia 1 Peso | Simon Bolivar | Corn cobs Coin | 1974 - 1981](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Colombia-1-Peso-Simon-Bolivar-Corn-cobs-Coin-1974-1981-2.jpg?v=1732373440&width=465)
![Colombia 50 Pesos | Wreath Coin | 2007 - 2012](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Colombia-50-Pesos-Wreath-Coin-2007-2012.jpg?v=1732373399&width=1800)
![Colombia 50 Pesos | Wreath Coin | 2007 - 2012](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Colombia-50-Pesos-Wreath-Coin-2007-2012-2.jpg?v=1732373408&width=1800)
![Colombia 100 Pesos | Frailejón plant Coin | 2012 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Colombia-100-Pesos-Frailejon-plant-Coin-2012-2021.jpg?v=1732373264&width=1668)
![Colombia 100 Pesos | Frailejón plant Coin | 2012 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Colombia-100-Pesos-Frailejon-plant-Coin-2012-2021-2.jpg?v=1732373271&width=1665)
![Brazil 1 Cruzado Coin KM605 1986 - 1988](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Brazil-1-Cruzado-Coin-KM605-1986-1988.jpg?v=1732363511&width=1000)
![Brazil 1 Cruzado Coin KM605 1986 - 1988](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Brazil-1-Cruzado-Coin-KM605-1986-1988-2.jpg?v=1732363517&width=1000)
![Brazil 1 Centavo Coin KM631 1994 - 1997](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Brazil-1-Centavo-Coin-KM631-1994-1997.jpg?v=1732363269&width=1000)
![Brazil 1 Centavo Coin KM631 1994 - 1997](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Brazil-1-Centavo-Coin-KM631-1994-1997-2.jpg?v=1732363275&width=1000)
![Brazil 20 Centavos Oil Well Coin KM579 1967 - 1970](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Brazil-20-Centavos-Oil-Well-Coin-KM579-1967-1970.jpg?v=1732361743&width=1000)
![Brazil 20 Centavos Oil Well Coin KM579 1967 - 1970](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Brazil-20-Centavos-Oil-Well-Coin-KM579-1967-1970-2.jpg?v=1732361750&width=1000)
![Brazil | 1 Real Coin | KM652a | 2002 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Brazil-1-Real-Coin-KM652a-2002-2021.jpg?v=1732361693&width=1000)
![Brazil | 1 Real Coin | KM652a | 2002 - 2021](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Brazil-1-Real-Coin-KM652a-2002-2021-2.jpg?v=1732361698&width=1000)
![Brazil 1 Cruzeiro Coin KM581 1967 - 1970](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Brazil-1-Cruzeiro-Coin-KM581-1967-1970.jpg?v=1732361415&width=1000)
![Brazil 1 Cruzeiro Coin KM581 1967 - 1970](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Brazil-1-Cruzeiro-Coin-KM581-1967-1970-2.jpg?v=1732361420&width=1000)
![Brazil 10 Cruzeiros Coin KM619 1990 - 1992](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Brazil-10-Cruzeiros-Coin-KM619-1990-1992.jpg?v=1732361364&width=1271)
![Brazil 10 Cruzeiros Coin KM619 1990 - 1992](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Brazil-10-Cruzeiros-Coin-KM619-1990-1992-2.jpg?v=1732361371&width=1381)
![Brazil 1 Cruzeiro Coin KM590 1979 - 1984](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Brazil-1-Cruzeiro-Coin-KM590-1979-1984.jpg?v=1732360167&width=1000)
![Brazil 1 Cruzeiro Coin KM590 1979 - 1984](http://www.hobbyofking.com/cdn/shop/files/Brazil-1-Cruzeiro-Coin-KM590-1979-1984-2.jpg?v=1732360173&width=1024)