Euro to Peruvian Sol — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: European Union

Currency Code, Symbol: EUR, €

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1, €2

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

History: The euro (sign: €, code: EUR, number: 978) is a currency unit that is used for payment on the Eurozone territory. It is used among the majority of European countries: in Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Greece, etc. A common abbreviation of the currency is EUR.Every euro is worth 100 cents. Sometimes the coins are called eurocents to avoid misunderstanding. The € currency was introduced in 2002 after the official establishment of the European Union. It has replaced a lot of European currencies: Greek drachma, Lithuanian litas, Slovak krona and so on. Introducing euro on a vast territory has allowed to remove transfer commission connected to conversion. Many preserved local currencies have a rate closely tied to EUR.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