Peruvian inti

The inti was the currency of Peru between 1985 and 1991. Its ISO 4217 code was PEI and its abbreviation was I/. The inti was divided into 100 céntimos. The inti replaced the inflation-stricken sol. The new currency was named after Inti, the Inca sun god.

Peruvian inti
inti peruano (Spanish)
I/.500 banknote obverse (1987)
ISO 4217
CodePEI
Unit
Pluralintis
SymbolI/.
Denominations
Subunit
1100céntimo
BanknotesI/.10, I/.50, I/.100, I/.500, I/.1,000, I/.5,000, I/.10,000, I/.50,000, I/.100,000, I/.500,000, I/.1,000,000, I/.5,000,000
Coins1, 5, 10, 20, 50 céntimos, I/.1, I/.5
Demographics
Date of introduction1 February 1985
ReplacedPeruvian sol
Date of withdrawal1991
Replaced byPeruvian sol
User(s) Peru
Issuance
Central bankCentral Reserve Bank of Peru
Websitewww.bcrp.gob.pe
Valuation
Inflation>12,000%
Value1000000 PEI = 1 PEN
This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete.
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