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150 Guaraníes Ruins of Humaitá
1975 year| Silver (.999) | 25 g | 40.50 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay) |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1975 |
| Value | 150 Guaraníes 150 PYG = USD 0.019 |
| Currency | Guarani (1944-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 40.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#169902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Ruins of Humaitá
Script: Latin
Lettering: RUINAS DE HUMAITA
Translation: Ruins of Humaitá
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The remains of the old fortress of Humaitá are located on the left side of the Paraguay River, approximately 430 km to the south of Asunción. During the Paraguayan War (1864–1870) this fortress was important because it controlled river access to the capital, Asunción.Ruins of Humaitá. Only a few vestiges survived bombardment by enemy cannons during the war. One of these was San Carlos Borromeo's church. Carlos Antonio López ordered its construction. It was inaugurated on January 1, 1861. At the time, it was considered one of the most beautiful in the Americas.
Interesting fact
The 150 Guaraníes coin featuring the Ruins of Humaitá is a unique and interesting coin from Paraguay, made of .999 silver and weighing 25 grams. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1975, but it was not circulated and was instead kept as a collector's item. This makes it a rare and valuable coin for collectors and numismatists. Additionally, the coin's design features the historic Ruins of Humaitá, which are a significant cultural and historical landmark in Paraguay, adding to the coin's cultural and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 150 Guaraníes (Ruins of Humaitá) 1975 coin.
