Bolivian sol
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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.
16Escudo
Coins1⁄4, 1⁄2, 1, 2, 4, 8 soles
1⁄2, 1, 2, 4, 8 scudos
1⁄2, 1, 2, 4, 8 scudos
Date of introduction1827
ReplacedSpanish colonial real
| sol boliviano (Spanish) | |
|---|---|
| Units of account | |
| Superunit | |
| 16 | Escudo |
| Denominations | |
| Coins | 1⁄4, 1⁄2, 1, 2, 4, 8 soles 1⁄2, 1, 2, 4, 8 scudos |
| Demographics | |
| Date of introduction | 1827 |
| Replaced | Spanish colonial real |
| Date of withdrawal | 1864 |
| Replaced by | Bolivian boliviano |
| User(s) |  Bolivia |
| Valuation | |
| Value | 8 soles = 1 boliviano |
| This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete. | |
Coins
In 1827, silver 1⁄2, 1, 2, 4 and 8 soles were introduced. These were followed by gold 1 and 8 scudos in 1831 and 1⁄2, 2 and 4 scudos in 1834. Silver 1⁄4 sol coins were issued in 1852 and 1853.
References
- Krause, Chester L.; Clifford Mishler (1991). Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1801–1991 (18th ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0873411501.
External links
- History of Bolivian currency – Sol at currency-history.info
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