The peseta was a short-lived denomination issued by

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between 1880 and 1882. The peseta was subdivided into 2 ''reales'', with 5 pesetas equal to 1 sol. The sol continued to be produced during this period and was not replaced by the peseta.

Coins

Silver coins were issued by the

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mint in 1880 for 1 and 5 pesetas, with further issues of 5 pesetas made in 1881 and 1882 by the Ayacucho mint. A small number of real coins was minted in 1882, also at the Ayacucho mint.

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Modern obsolete currencies Peseta Economic history of Peru 1880 establishments in Peru 1882 disestablishments in Peru 19th century in economic history {{Peru-stub