Obverse © G. Giles – Reverse © KennyG
Obverse © G. Giles – Reverse © KennyG
100 Nuevos Pesos
1989 year| Stainless steel | 7.56 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 100 Nuevos Pesos (100 UYN) |
| Currency | Nuevo peso (1975-1993) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 7.56 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 August 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#7550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Value on center, within Laurel and olive wreath, tied on bottom with a bow; date above value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
N$
100
1989
Engraver: Miguel Angel Bía
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 100 Nuevos Pesos 1989 coin from Uruguay was the first coin in the world to feature a Braille inscription. The coin's reverse side features the number 100 in Braille, which was included to assist visually impaired individuals in identifying the coin's denomination. This innovative design feature was a pioneering effort by the Central Bank of Uruguay to make currency more accessible to all members of society.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 35000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Nuevos Pesos 1989 coin.
