Peru 1-SOL (KM404)
American Crocodile
Peru switched from the Sol to the Inti in 1985, then in another round of monetary reform they switched to the Nuevo Sol in 1991. In 2015 the "Nuevo" was dropped, and the currency was once again the Sol.
This circulating commemorative coin is from the "Endangered Fauna of Peru" series and features the American Crocodile. One of the larger Crocodylus species, the males can reach over 6 m (20 feet) in length and weigh up to 907 kg (2,000 lb).
Thank you to Maria for sending this beautiful coin to me!
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