1000 Pesos Uruguayos (National Navy) 2017 front 1000 Pesos Uruguayos (National Navy) 2017 back
1000 Pesos Uruguayos (National Navy) 2017 photo
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1000 Pesos Uruguayos National Navy

2017 year
Silver (.900) 12.5 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
1000 Pesos Uruguayos (1000&nbspUYU)
Currency
Peso uruguayo (1993-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
12.5 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
20 February 2019
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#162330
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Big "200" figures, using rope design on center, with big anchor in front, sun with face above, dates and institution name on curved ribbon below, face value above ribbon.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BICENTENARIO
200
$ 1.000
1817 ARMADA NACIONAL 2017

Translation:
200th. Anniversary
200
$ 1,000
1817 National Navy 2017

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Coin issued on March 14th, 2019.

On November 17th., 1817 are issued corsair rights to Juan Murphy, official of "La Fortuna", with document signed by José Artigas. This date is considered as founding of the National Navy, and 11/15th. is celebrated every year as "National Navy Day"

Interesting fact

The 1000 Pesos Uruguayos (National Navy) 2017 coin from Uruguay is unique because it features a sailing ship, the "Uruguay," which was the first naval ship built in Uruguay and played a significant role in the country's history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  1500 - - - - - -

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