2 Centésimos 1960 front 2 Centésimos 1960 back
2 Centésimos 1960 photo
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2 Centésimos

1960 year
Nickel brass 2 g 16.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Issuing bank
Bank of Oriental Republic of Uruguay (Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay)
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1960
Value
2 Centésimos (0.02&nbspUYP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1975)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
2 g
Diameter
16.2 mm
Thickness
1.33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#10342
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Value within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
CENTÉSIMOS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Centésimos coin from Uruguay was designed by the country's famous artist and sculptor, José Belloni. He was known for his work in creating monuments, sculptures, and coins, and his design for the 2 Centésimos coin features the national emblem of Uruguay, the "Sun of May," which symbolizes the country's independence and freedom.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1960  17500000 - - - - - -

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