© Monedas de la República Oriental del Uruguay
© Monedas de la República Oriental del Uruguay
1000 Pesos Uruguayos 100th Anniversary of National Ports Administration
2016 year| Silver (.900) | 12.5 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 1000 Pesos Uruguayos (1000 UYU) |
| Currency | Peso uruguayo (1993-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 June 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#103917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
National Ports Administration (ANP) building with uruguayan flag waving on top.
On left legend rotated 90º counterclockwise, with conmemorated event.
On right, years of creation and celebration.
Below, wavy lines representing water.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 AÑOS
ADMINISTRACIÓN
NACIONAL DE PUERTOS (all 3 lines rotated 90º counterclockwise)
1916
2016
Translation:
100 years
National Ports Administration
1916
2016
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin celebrates the creation of the National Ports Administration (Administración Nacional de Puertos - ANP), on 1916, on charge of all river and sea ports, regulation and administration.The image on obverse shows a Liehberr crane, from a picture taken at Paysandú port (on Uruguay river); and a port worker using informatic tools, this represents the efficiency on handling load and merchandises at port instalations..
On reverse shows an image of the main building of the ANP, placed at the entrance of the Montevideo port.
NOTE: in spite this coin is silver, and has a small mintage, is commemorative circulating. The Central Bank of Uruguay released them to circulation, and then demonetized the coins.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique design, showcasing the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side features the image of a ship, symbolizing the importance of maritime trade and transportation in Uruguay's history, while the reverse side features the National Ports Administration's emblem, highlighting the organization's 100th anniversary. The coin's design is a nod to Uruguay's rich maritime history and its significance in the country's economic and cultural development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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