Peruvian libra
The Peruvian gold pound (Spanish: libra peruana de oro; abbreviation: Lp.), was a unit of currency issued in Peru between 1898 and 1931. It was fixed in value to 10 soles and was issued in the form of gold coins and banknotes, which circulated alongside coins denominated in centavos, dineros and soles. The gold pound was equal to the British sovereign.
| libra peruana de oro (Spanish) | |
|---|---|
Lp. 1⁄2 banknote (1922) | |
| Unit | |
| Symbol | Lp. |
| Denominations | |
| Banknotes | Lp. 1⁄2, Lp.1, Lp. 5, Lp. 10 |
| Coins | Lp. 1⁄5, Lp. 1⁄2, Lp. 1 |
| Demographics | |
| Date of introduction | 1898 |
| Date of withdrawal | 1931 |
| User(s) | Peru |
| Issuance | |
| Central bank | Reserve Bank of Peru (1922–1931) |
| Valuation | |
| Value | Lp. 1 = S/. 10 |
| This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete. | |
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