Bolivian sol explained

Local Name:sol boliviano
Local Name Lang:es
Superunit Ratio 1:16
Superunit Name 1:Escudo
Used Coins:,, 1, 2, 4, 8 soles
, 1, 2, 4, 8
Date Of Introduction:1827
Replaced Currency:Spanish colonial real
Date Of Withdrawal:1864
Replaced By Currency:Bolivian boliviano
Using Countries:
Value:8 soles = 1 boliviano
Obsolete:yes
Era:1827  - 1864 -->

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

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

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