Canadian Dollar to Peruvian Sol — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Canada

Currency Code, Symbol: CAD, $

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Canadian dollar (symbol: CA$, code: CAD, number 124) is used for financial operations within Canada. The abbreviation of the currency used on the exchange market and in exchange offices is CAD. One Canadian dollar correlates to 100 cents.The currency was introduced in 1858. The government had used the Spanish real previously. Some types and denominations of the $ currency are not issued anymore. However, Canada officially accepts all types of currency units that have been issued since 1935. It should be mentioned that CAD is included in the list of the most traded world currencies, namely in the top ten.Read More

Country of Circulation: Peru

Currency Code, Symbol: PEN, S/

Denominations of coins in circulation: 10, 20, 50 céntimos, 1, 2, 5 soles

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 10, 20, 50, 100 soles

History: The new Peruvian sol (S/) is the official currency circulating in Peru. The currency is not used outside the country. To identify the currency in the international arena, it is called PEN.The new Peruvian sol is subdivided into céntimos. Every PEN has 100 céntimos. The currency has first been issued in 1991. It has replaced the previous currency of the Peruvian inti. The Peruvian sol banknotes depict iconic political figures. The averse is decorated with pilots, authors, historians and saints.Read More