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BCRP puts into circulation commemorative silver coin for the Bicentennial of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights
The Central Bank of Reserve of Peru issues legal tender status to a 1 Sol silver commemorative coin celebrating the bicentennial of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, effective September 24, 2026. The coin is a 0.925 fine silver proof piece weighing half a troy ounce, with a maximum mintage of 5,000 units. Its design features the Ministry's building on the reverse and the Peruvian Coat of Arms on the obverse. The bank will publish the coin's price on its virtual store, subject to adjustment based on cost evolution.
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BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVE OF PERU
CIRCULAR No. 0023-2026-BCRP
Lima, September 23, 2026
CONSIDERING:
That the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Reserve of Peru, in exercise of the powers attributed to it in Articles 42, 43, and 44 of its Organic Law, has ordered the issuance of a silver coin for numismatic purposes.
IT IS RESOLVED:
Article 1. Put into circulation a silver coin commemorating the bicentennial of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.
The characteristics of the coin are:
| Denomination | S/ 1.00 |
|---|---|
| Alloy | Silver 0.925 |
| Fine Weight | ½ troy ounce |
| Diameter | 33.00 mm |
| Quality | Proof |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Year of Minting | 2026 |
| Maximum Issue | 5,000 units |
On the reverse, at the top, the phrase “200 YEARS OF JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS” and the period being commemorated “1826 – 2026” are observed. In the central part, the front view of the institutional building with a central portico of arches and columns is observed, where the official denomination “Ministry of Justice and Human Rights” stands out.
On the obverse of the coin appear the Coat of Arms, the text “BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DEL PERÚ”, the year of minting, and the denomination “UN SOL”.
Article 2. Grant legal tender status to this coin, which shall be in circulation starting from September 24, 2026.
Article 3. Disseminate the price of this coin on the Bank’s portal (https://tiendavirtual.bcrp.gob.pe/tiendabcrp/), which will be adjusted according to the evolution of costs.
Paul Castillo Bardález
General Manager
No. system CIR-2026-000023
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