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Bolivian sol

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Bolivian sol
sol boliviano (Spanish)
Denominations
Superunit
 16Escudo
Coins14, 12, 1, 2, 4, 8 soles
12, 1, 2, 4, 8 scudos
Demographics
Date of introduction1827
ReplacedSpanish colonial real
Date of withdrawal1864
Replaced byBolivian boliviano
User(s) Bolivia
Valuation
Value8 soles = 1 boliviano
This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete.

The sol was the currency of Bolivia between 1827 and 1864. There were no subdivisions of the sol but 16 soles were equal to 1 escudo. The sol replaced the real at par and was replaced by the boliviano at a rate of 8 soles = 1 boliviano. Only coins were issued.

Coins

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In 1827, silver 12, 1, 2, 4 and 8 soles were introduced. These were followed by gold 1 and 8 scudos in 1831 and 12, 2 and 4 scudos in 1834. Silver 14 sol coins were issued in 1852 and 1853.

References

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  • Krause, Chester L.; Clifford Mishler (1991). Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1801–1991 (18th ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0873411501.
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