Currency Profile

Peruvian Sol (PEN)

The Peruvian sol is Peru's official currency. It is divided into 100 centimos and is managed by the Central Reserve Bank of Peru.

ISO codePEN
SymbolS/
Central bankCentral Reserve Bank of Peru
Minor unitCentimo
RegionAmericas
Statusactive
Issuing authorityCentral Reserve Bank of Peru

Currency facts

About the Peruvian Sol

PEN identifies the sol in international datasets, while S/ is commonly used with local prices. The currency is distinct from Peru's earlier monetary units.

Issuing authorityCentral Reserve Bank of Peru

Currency coverage

Where the Peruvian sol is official

Official tenderPeru

Countries

Country guides

Countries in this directory where the Peruvian sol is official tender.

FAQ

PEN questions

What is PEN?

PEN is the ISO 4217 code for the Peruvian sol. The Peruvian sol is Peru's official currency. It is divided into 100 centimos and is managed by the Central Reserve Bank of Peru.

Who issues the Peruvian sol?

The Central Reserve Bank of Peru is the principal monetary authority associated with the Peruvian sol.

Where is PEN official tender?

PEN is official tender in Peru.

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

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