"Monasterio de Santa Catalina"
This is the fifth coin of the series "Wealth and Pride of Peru":
The Monasterio de Santa Catalina is a cloistered convent located in Arequipa, Peru. It was built in 1580 and was enlarged in the 17th century. The monastery is predominantly of the Mudejar style, and is characterised by the vividly painted walls.
(information by Pabitra Saha and Wikipedia)
LINK: Peru Central Bank
LINK: Monastery official site
LINK: Monastery in Wikipedia
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: CuNi
Diameter: 25.50 mm
Weight: 7.32 g
Mintage: 10 millions
The previous coins of the series:
1. Tumi de oro (2010)
2. Sarcofagos de Karajia (2010)
3. Estela de Raimondi (2010)
4. Chullpas de Sillustani (2011)
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