Puerto Rico Coins
Numismatics in Puerto Rico reflects a rich monetary history that spans from colonial times to the present. Today, Puerto Rico uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency, but its monetary past is diverse and fascinating.
Current currency in circulation
Since 1899, Puerto Rico has used the U.S. dollar as its official currency. The denominations in circulation include $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 bills, as well as 1 centavo, 5 centavos, 10 centavos, 25 centavos and 1 dollar coins. Although Puerto Rico does not issue its own currency, there have been commemorative issues related to the island, such as the quarter dollar of the "America the Beautiful" series dedicated to the El Yunque National Forest in 2012.
Monetary history and relevant facts
Prior to the U.S. dollar, Puerto Rico used various currencies, including the Spanish peso and the Puerto Rican peso. An important milestone was the issuance of provincial paper money in 1812, during the Spanish occupation. In 1895, the Puerto Rican 1 centavo coin was minted, which is highly prized by collectors. During the transition to U.S. rule, the "Puerto Rican dollar" was issued in 1898, which was quickly replaced by the U.S. dollar. These monetary changes reflect the island's complex political and economic history.
| Country | Puerto Rico |
| Flag | |
| Coin | United States dollar (USD) |
| 1€ | 1,03$ |
| Continent | America Norte |
| Capital city | San Juan |
| ISO2 | PR |
| ISO3 | PRI |
| Catalogued coins | 10 |
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📌 Some countries such as Puerto Rico have adopted the $USD as their official currency. The coins shown may be earlier or belong to special series editions.
It is now part of the United States coins.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable Puerto Rico coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
1/4 dollar (countermark Fleur de Lis)
1/2 dollar (countermark Fleur de Lis)
1/2 dollar (countermark Fleur de Lis)
1/2 dollar (countermark Fleur de Lis)
1 dollar (countermark Fleur de Lis)
5 centavos
10 centavos
20 centavos
40 centavos
1 peso
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