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South & Central American Banknotes for Sale

Discover South and Central American banknotes for sale, including notes from Peru, Argentina, Brazil and beyond. Use the search bar to find a specific country or era, or see our full range of world banknotes.

South & Central American Banknotes: Peru, Argentina and Brazil

Several South American countries changed their currencies more than once in the 20th century, replacing old money with new as they worked to bring down high inflation.

Peru replaced the sol with the inti in 1985, then replaced the inti with the nuevo sol in 1991 once inflation had reduced its value to almost nothing.

Argentina made several similar changes between the 1970s and 1990s, moving through different currencies before settling on the peso it still uses today.

Brazil changed its currency five times between 1986 and 1994 for the same reason, ending with the real, which is still used today.

We also stock notes from Paraguay, Suriname, Belize and the Falkland Islands. Paraguay's guarani has been used since 1943. Suriname used the gulden until 2004, a legacy of Dutch rule. Belize's dollar replaced the British Honduras dollar in 1974. The Falkland Islands pound is worth exactly the same as the pound sterling.

FAQs

What are South and Central American banknotes?

They cover paper currency from countries across South and Central America, including Peru, Argentina, Brazil and several smaller currencies from the wider region.

Why did Peru replace the inti with the nuevo sol?

The inti had lost most of its value to inflation by 1991. The nuevo sol replaced it to give the country a stable currency again.

Why has Argentina had so many different currencies?

Argentina changed its currency several times between the 1970s and 1990s to deal with high inflation, moving through the peso ley, peso argentino and austral before settling on today's peso.

What happened to Brazil's currency in the 1980s and 1990s?

Brazil changed its currency five times between 1986 and 1994 while tackling high inflation, ending with the real, which is still used today.

Is the Falkland Islands pound the same as sterling?

It's worth exactly the same as the pound sterling and the two circulate side by side on the islands, though Falklands notes aren't widely accepted in Britain.

Do you sell circulated and uncirculated notes?

Yes, both. Circulated notes have been used and may show folds or handling wear; uncirculated notes are in the same condition as when issued.

What affects the value of these notes?

Condition, rarity and demand all play a part. Notes from short-lived currencies or unusual denominations can be worth more than common issues from the same period.

Are your banknotes authentic?

Yes, every note we sell is genuine and checked before listing.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide.
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