Peru One Libra Gold Coin - goldbullionshops

libra coins were minted in 1898. These coins were minted to similar gold standards as the British Sovereign with a weight of 7.98 grams and 22mm. In 1901, Peru adopted a gold standard based on the libra worth 10 soles.

The Una Libra is also referred to as the Peruvian Pound. The reverse of this coin displays the Peruvian coat of arms.The obverse of this coin has the depiction of Manco Capac. The first issue of this coin began in 1898 and ended in 1930.

The Peru Gold Libra comes in denominations of one-fifth, half and one-pound (una libra).