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5000 PEN

Peru 1988 1946_1989 XF P-137 AI extracted ✦ AI 92%
Front · IMG_7096.HEIC cropped
Back · IMG_7097.HEIC cropped
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Identity

Where & when

Country Peru
Currency PEN
Denomination 5000
Series name Inti series
Series year 1988
Issue year 1988
Era 1946_1989
Legal status demonetized
Predecessor currency Sol
Successor currency Nuevo Sol
Subjects & design

What's on the note

Front portrait Nicolás de Piérola
Reverse subject Traditional Peruvian weaving scene
Watermark Portrait of Nicolás de Piérola in clear field
Color palette #8b4789,#d2691e,#2f4f2f
Themes statesman,indigenous_culture,industry
Language / script Latin

Front: Traditional Peruvian weaving scene depicting three indigenous figures engaged in textile production, with fishing vessels visible in the background on Lake Titicaca. This vignette represents Peru's rich indigenous weaving traditions, particularly those of the Andean communities where textile arts have been central to cultural identity for millennia. The scene honours the skilled artisans who produce the distinctive woven fabrics for which Peru is internationally renowned.

Back: Nicolás de Piérola (1839–1913), Peruvian statesman who served twice as President of Peru (1879–1881 during the War of the Pacific, and 1895–1899). Known as 'El Califa,' Piérola implemented significant economic and administrative reforms during his second presidency, modernizing Peru's fiscal system and establishing the gold standard. His portrait appears alongside the coat of arms of Peru featuring the vicuña, cinchona tree, and cornucopia.

Production

How it was made

Issuer Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
Issuer (native) Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
Printer
Engraver
Material paper
Dimensions (mm) 140x65

Signatures: Director: [signature]; Presidente: [signature]; Gerente General: [signature]

Security features: microprint,intaglio,watermark,see_through_register

Geography

Peru in South America

Peru in South America. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.

The story

Background & history

This note belongs to the Inti series (1985–1991), issued during a period of severe hyperinflation in Peru. The Inti replaced the Sol at 1,000:1 in 1985 under President Alan García's administration. The 5,000 Intis denomination was introduced on 28 June 1988 (as printed on the note) as inflation accelerated. By 1990, inflation reached over 7,000% annually. The Inti was replaced by the Nuevo Sol in 1991 at a conversion rate of 1,000,000:1, making this one of the last high-denomination notes of the hyperinflationary period. The note features Spanish text throughout and showcases both Peru's political history (Piérola) and its indigenous cultural heritage (traditional weaving). Pick catalogue reference P-137.

Catalogue

Collector references

Pick # 137
Krause ID
Rarity tier common
Series range 1985–1991
Provenance

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Condition
Grade XF
Serial number B1834722S
Serial prefix B
Serial suffix S

Note appears in excellent condition with minor handling wear visible

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$2–$8
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Valuation history (1)
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status: ok · step 1 · $0.0407 · 7395↓ + 1233↑ tokens
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