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10 Centésimos
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 4.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Oriental Republic of Uruguay (Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay) |
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1959 |
| Value | 10 Centésimos (0.10 UYP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1975) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 1975 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Denomination within laurel wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
CENTÉSIMOS
Engraver: Gilroy Roberts
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Centésimos coin from Uruguay, produced between 1953 and 1959, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of a copper-nickel alloy, it was designed with a unique combination of metals, with 75% copper and 25% nickel. This composition was unusual for coins of its time, as most coins were made of a single metal or a different combination of metals. This distinctive blend of metals gives the coin a distinctive appearance and makes it stand out among other coins from the same era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 28250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centésimos 1953-1959 coin.
