Sell a Peruvian gold libra
From 1898 Peru struck its own gold pound in Lima, the libra, exactly to the size of the Sovereign. With an Indian head on the obverse.
- Purity
- 916.7‰ (22 carat)
- Country
- Peru
- Gold rate
- €119.54/g
What do we pay for a peruvian gold libra?
Based on the gold rate of this moment, €119.54 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine gold | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 libra | 7.322 g | 7.99 g | €840.29 |
| 1/2 libra | 3.661 g | 3.99 g | €420.14 |
| 1/5 libra | 1.464 g | 1.6 g | €168.06 |
This price applies regardless of the year and the mint. With a rare year or exceptional condition the collector’s value can be higher than the material value – then we say so, even if that means you are better off not selling us the coin.
How we arrive at this amount
A coin is precious metal in a recognisable shape. What it fetches therefore depends almost entirely on the fine weight: the weight of pure gold it contains.
This coin is 916.7‰ (22 carat) pure. The rest of the alloy – usually copper – makes it harder and scratch-resistant, but has no value. That is why we calculate on the fine weight and not on what the scales say.
Deliberately struck to the size of the British Sovereign: same weight, same fineness, different country.
Not sure whether your coin is genuine? We check weight, diameter, thickness and – if in doubt – the density with X-ray analysis. Non-destructive: your coin stays intact.
Also have a look at today’s gold rate or all gold prices.
A South American Sovereign
Around 1900 the British pound was the currency of world trade. Peru chose to make its own gold coin exactly as heavy: 7.98805 grams of 916.7 gold, with 7.32 grams of fine gold. That made a libra usable wherever a Sovereign was accepted.
The libra was struck for circulation until 1930 and after that as a gold piece until 1969.
Settled like a Sovereign
For the gold, a libra equals a Sovereign. We weigh, measure and check the fineness, and settle on the fine gold. The half libra and the fifth libra are welcome too; the latter contains just under one and a half grams of gold.
How to sell your peruvian gold libra
From walking in to being paid usually takes less than half an hour.
Do not polish it
With collector coins, cleaning can push the value down considerably. A natural patina belongs to them.
Bring it in
With or without an appointment, at one of our 45 locations. If the coin is in a holder, leave it in there.
We assess two values
The precious metal and what the coin itself does: year, mintage and condition. You get the higher of the two.
Paid out straight away
In cash or by bank transfer. Larger amounts reach your account within 24 hours.
Also of interest
Questions about selling peruvian gold libra
How much gold is in a Peruvian libra?
7.322 grams of fine gold in a coin of 7.988 grams, just like a British Sovereign. We settle against the gold rate of the moment.
Does a libra fetch as much as a Sovereign?
For the gold value, yes. Both have exactly the same gold weight. Only scarce dates can fetch more from a collector.
Do you buy the 1/5 libra too?
Yes. This small coin contains 1.464 grams of fine gold and has its own line in the table.
How am I paid?
In cash at the counter or by bank within 24 hours, as soon as you have accepted the offer.
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Sources
Where you can verify what you have just read.
- Koninklijke Nederlandse MuntThe mint that struck the Dutch coins and knows their fineness
- De Nederlandsche BankOn the guilder and exchanging old legal tender
- WaarborgHollandThe Dutch assay office that verifies fineness and strikes hallmarks
Have your peruvian gold libra valued?
Free and without obligation, at a location near you.