Country and Currency Information

Peru
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Time Zone (GMT):-5
Population:30,814,175
Capital City:Lima
Largest City:Lima
Currency:Peruvian Nuevo Sol = 100 cents
Currency Code:PEN
Banknote Denominations:10 / 20 / 50 / 100 / 200
Exchangeable Currencies:US Dollar

GOV.UK Travel Advice

Peru
Saturday 7 March 2026 11:23am
Emergency measures affecting Lima and Callao regions declared by Peruvian Government in response to natural gas shortage (See ’Warnings and insurance’ page).

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