# Peruvian Sol

The **Peruvian sol** (PEN) is the official currency of Peru. It is subdivided into 100 céntimos. The symbol for the sol is **S/**, while the ISO 4217 currency code is PEN.

## History

The sol has a rich history and has gone through several changes over the years:

- The original sol was introduced in 1863.
- It was replaced by the inti in 1985.
- In 1991, the sol was reintroduced as the new sol.

## Current Usage

### Denominations

The current denominations of the sol include:
- **Coins:** 5, 10, 20, 50 céntimos; 1, 2, 5 soles.
- **Banknotes:** 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 soles.

### Exchange Rate

As of today, the exchange rate is approximately **3.7 PEN** to **1 USD**.

## Conclusion

The Peruvian sol plays a crucial role in the country's economy and is widely used across Peru.