3121) "Parabolic Arch of Tacna," Peru: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru” ("Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the Memorial: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2016:
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru in 2010 unveiled the design for one-sol coins, in its numismatic series called “Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru” ("Wealth and Pride of Peru").
The "Wealth and Pride of Peru" series first began in 2010 with the issue of the Golden Tumi as its motif.
Successive coins were issued such as the Karajia Sarcophagi, the Estela de Raimondi, the Chullupas of Sillustani, Machu Picchu, the Monastery of Santa Catalina, the Saywite Stone, the Great Pajaten, the Real Felipe Fortress, and the Temple of Vilcashuamán, and the Ruins/Monolith of Kuntur Wasi.
The Coins launched in this one-sol series included 26 unique designs reflecting Peru’s history and traditions.
Peru’s Central Bank has issued a new sol coin featuring Tacna’s Parabolic Arch as the final edition of its Wealth and Pride series of collectors’ coins.
The Tacna Parabolic Arch:
The Tacna Parabolic Arch is a monument located in the Paseo Civico, in the center of the city of Tacna, Peru.
It was raised in honour of the heroes of the War of the Pacific, like Admiral Miguel Grau and Colonel Francisco Bolognesi. Its construction is made of quarried pink stone.
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The coin features the Southern city of Tacna’s iconic 60-foot arch made of cantera stone erected in 1959.
Flanking the arch are two 10-foot bronze statues of Miguel Grau and Francisco Bolognesi, the most recognised heroes of the War of the Pacific, during which Chile occupied Lima for three years in the 19th century.
The Ancon Treaty which ended the conflict transferred Peru’s Southern cities of Arica and Tacna to Chile, under the condition that each city would hold a referendum in 50 years to determine which country they would belong to.
The referendums were never held, however, it was found that Chile had engaged in an intimidation campaign against Peru’s sympathisers in those cities.
Chile and Peru ultimately agreed to split Arica and Tacna respectively in the Lima Treaty of 1929, and Tacna was returned to Peru after almost 50 years of Chilean control.
The oval arch reflects the shape of Paseo Civico (promenade). “The "Votive Lamp" is found in front of the arch and down some steps. It is a bronze oil lamp in the shape of a plate, decorated with eight swords and eight anchors which represent the Army and Navy of Peru. The lamp is only lit for patriotic ceremonies.
The Commemorative Coin:
Inscribed towards the upper periphery is the inscription - "ARCHO PARABOLICO DE TACNA - 1959"
Vertically engraved is seen "1 NEUVO SOL".
The specifications of the One Sol Coin are:
Country of issue: Republic of Peru; Coin Series Theme: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru” ("Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"); Coin Theme: "Parabolic Arch of Tacna"; Coin Quality: Circulation Commemorative Coin; Date/Year of Coin issue: 2013; Denomination of Coin: 1 (One Nuevo Sol); Metal Composition: Nickel-brass; Weight: 7.32 grams; Diameter/Size: 25.5 mm; Thickness: 1.9 mm; Minted By: National Mint House; Mint Mark: LIMA; Mintage: 10.00 Million pieces; Shape: Round; Technique: Milled; Orientation/Coin alignment: ↑↓; Edge: Reeded. "ARCO PARABÓLICO DE TACNA – 1959."
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