Overview
- The Banco Central de Reserva del Perú put the new S/1 Recuay coin into circulation Thursday and announced an issuance of 10 million units for general use.
- The coin is struck in an alpaca alloy, weighs 7.32 grams, measures 25.50 mm across and has a reeded edge, with the year 2026 on the obverse.
- The obverse carries the Peruvian Coat of Arms and the BCRP legend while the reverse shows a Recuay female‑form bottle ceramio and inscriptions linking it to the 'Cerámica Precolombina Peruana' series.
- The BCRP confirmed the pieces have legal tender status and will circulate alongside existing one‑sol coins, and it will sell presentation sets through its online portal for collectors.
- The issuance is the fifth release in an 11‑coin program aimed at promoting Peru’s regional archaeological styles, using everyday currency to raise interest in numismatics and national heritage.