Bolivian sol

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 scudo. The sol replaced the Spanish colonial real at par and was replaced by the boliviano at a rate of 8 soles = 1 boliviano. Only coins were issued.

Bolivian sol
sol boliviano (Spanish)
Denominations
Superunit
16scudo
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.

Coins

In 1827, silver ½, 1, 2, 4 and 8 soles were introduced. These were followed by gold 1 and 8 scudos in 1831 and ½, 2 and 4 scudos in 1834. Silver ¼ 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.
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