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10 Centésimos
| Aluminium bronze | 3.0 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1976-1981 |
| Value | 10 Centésimos (0.10 UYN) |
| Currency | Nuevo peso (1975-1993) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#2669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value flanked by Olive sprigs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
CENTESIMOS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Centésimos coin from Uruguay was designed by the country's famous artist, José Belloni, who was known for his sculptures and medals. He designed the coin's obverse side, which features the image of a horse, symbolizing freedom and strength. The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of Uruguay, along with the denomination and year of issue. This coin was minted from 1976 to 1981 and was made of aluminum bronze, weighing 3.0 grams. It's a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history from Uruguay.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 So | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 So | 15500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 So | 14500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 So | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centésimos 1976-1981 coin.
