Bolivian sol

Bolivian sol
sol boliviano (Spanish)
Denominations
Superunit
16 scudo
Coins 14, 12, 1, 2, 4, 8 soles
12, 1, 2, 4, 8 scudos
Demographics
Date of introduction 1827
Replaced Spanish colonial real
Date of withdrawal 1864
Replaced by Bolivian boliviano
User(s)  Bolivia
Valuation
Value 8 soles = 1 boliviano
This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete.

The sol was the currency of Bolivia between 1827 and 1864. There were no subdivisions of the sol but 16 soles were equal to 1 scudo. The sol replaced the Spanish colonial real at par and was replaced by the boliviano at a rate of 8 soles = 1 boliviano. Only coins were issued.

Coins

In 1827, silver ½, 1, 2, 4 and 8 soles were introduced. These were followed by gold 1 and 8 scudos in 1831 and ½, 2 and 4 scudos in 1834. Silver ¼ sol coins were issued in 1852 and 1853.

References

  • Krause, Chester L.; Clifford Mishler (1991). Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1801–1991 (18th ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0873411501.


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