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Peru's Central Bank unveils new S/1 coin honoring ancient Recuay culture
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Peru's Central Bank unveils new S/1 coin honoring ancient Recuay culture

From La República · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Central Reserve Bank of Peru has issued a new S/1 collectible coin honoring the Recuay culture.
  • This coin is part of a series dedicated to pre-Columbian Peruvian ceramics and has legal tender status.
  • The Recuay culture developed in the highlands of Ancash, leaving significant artistic legacies, particularly in ceramics and stone sculpture.

The Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCR) has introduced a new S/1 coin, celebrating the Recuay culture, a significant civilization from ancient Peru. This coin is the fifth in the 'Peruvian Pre-Columbian Ceramics' numismatic series, aimed at promoting the nation's cultural heritage.

This new S/1 coin is legal tender and will circulate alongside existing S/1 coins. Its design features the traditional Escudo de Armas of Peru on the obverse, with the BCR's name and the year of minting. The reverse side showcases a representation of the Recuay culture, known for its artistic achievements, especially in ceramics and stone sculpture, originating from the Ancash highlands.

The BCR plans to release 11 coins in this series, with previous issues honoring the Formative period, Moche, Vicús, and Nazca cultures. The Recuay coin offers a means for collectors and citizens to preserve a piece of Peruvian cultural heritage, while also being usable in everyday economic transactions.

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Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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