10 Pesos 1968 front 10 Pesos 1968 back
10 Pesos 1968 photo
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10 Pesos

1968 year
Nickel brass 4 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1968
Value
10 Pesos (10&nbspUYP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1975)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
4 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 July 1975
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#980
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Coral Flower (National Flower)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
PESOS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Pesos 1968 coin from Uruguay was designed by the Uruguayan artist and sculptor, José Belloni. He was known for his work in creating monuments, sculptures, and coins, and his design for the 10 Pesos coin features the national emblem of Uruguay on one side and the image of a horse on the other. The horse was chosen as a symbol of strength and freedom, reflecting the country's rural traditions and agricultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1968 So 50 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos 1968 coin.