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- Explanation: Official name: Republic of Peru. Monetary unit: 1 Peruvian sol (S/.) = 100 centavos; 1 Inti (I/.) = 100 céntimos = 1000 soles (S/.) (Inti effective January 1, 1986). A new currency the nuevo sol introduced in January 1991 replacing the Inti at the rate of one million Intis for one nuevo sol. It was in effect from August 1, 1991, when new bills and coins became available. Current Monetary unit: 1 nuevo sol (S/.) = 100 céntimos
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