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Biru – Land of the Incas

13 July 2023

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Biru – Land of the Incas

Johnathan Lindley

Biru – Land of the Incas
This week we are looking at a banknote from Peru. Peru is a South American country that is home to many Incan ruins such as Machu Picchu and Cusco, and home to parts of the Amazon rainforest. The name Peru comes from the word “Biru” which was the name of an Inca...