Bolivian sol | |
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sol boliviano (Spanish) | |
Denominations | |
Superunit | |
16 | scudo |
Coins |
1⁄4, 1⁄2, 1, 2, 4, 8 soles 1⁄2, 1, 2, 4, 8 scudos |
Demographics | |
Date of introduction | 1827 |
Replaced | Spanish colonial real |
Date of withdrawal | 1864 |
Replaced by | Bolivian boliviano |
User(s) | Bolivia |
Valuation | |
Value | 8 soles = 1 boliviano |
This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete.
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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.
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.