Peru 1 salt 2017 Condor

he third coin 1 salt of 2017 from the Fauna of Peru series - the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus)

The Andean condor (Latin Vultur gryphus) - the largest flying bird of the Western hemisphere widespread in the Andes and on the Pacific coast of South America.

The wingspan of the Andean condor – 270-310 cm, the weight of males reaches 15 kg.

Condors live mainly in the top belt of mountains, at the height of 3000 — 5000 m above sea level. The basis of a diet is made by carcasses of the fallen animals. In search of food of a bird often travel on a long distance, flying by a day before 200 km.

Average life expectancy of condors – about 50 years, couple is kept during all life.

The Andean condor is considered a national Peru symbol, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador.

In the culture of the people of the Andes this bird plays very important role — similar to that that the white-headed sea eagle in North America has. Rock paintings of these birds begin to appear for 2,5 thousand years B.C. In mythology of local Indian tribes the Andean condor was associated with the deity of the sun and was considered as the governor of the top world.

Reverse: in the central part in an octahedron against the background of mountains the soaring Andean condor is represented. At the left the scientific name in Latin is vertically written: "Vultur gryphus". In the top part in two lines the name of a coin in Spanish - "CONDOR ANDINO" is engraved. In the lower part on the center coin face value – "1 SOL" and a logo of the coin program - a humming-bird bird is designated. To the right of the image there is a geometrical design of vertical lines with the sign of mint.

Obverse: in the center of a coin the coat of arms of Peru surrounded with the words "BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DEL PERÚ" year of release of 2017.

Date of issue: December 12, 2017.