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10 Nuevos Pesos
1981 year| Copper-nickel | 10.0 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 10 Nuevos Pesos (10 UYN) |
| Currency | Nuevo peso (1975-1993) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 10.0 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Coral flower (Erythrina cristagalli); national flower of Uruguay.
Denomination in front of flower, value on right as numeral.
Script: Latin
Lettering: N$ 10
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coral flower is the national flower of Uruguay, which is present in many issues.This coin shows José Artigas, main Urugayan hero and Coral flower, as national symbols.
Interesting fact
The 10 Nuevos Pesos 1981 coin from Uruguay was designed by the Uruguayan artist and sculptor, José Belloni. He was known for his work in creating monuments, sculptures, and medals, and his design for this coin features the national emblem of Uruguay on one side and the denomination on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 So | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Nuevos Pesos 1981 coin.
