Meaning & use
Inti
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The former monetary unit of Peru, used between 1985 and 1991 before being replaced by the nuevo sol.
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By the late 1980s, hyperinflation meant prices in inti changed almost daily.
Museums display old inti banknotes as a reminder of Peru's economic crisis.
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The currency was named after Inti, the Inca sun god, reflecting Peru's Indigenous heritage.
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