2 Centésimos 1977-1978 front 2 Centésimos 1977-1978 back
2 Centésimos 1977-1978 photo
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2 Centésimos

 
Aluminium 1.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1977-1978
Value
2 Centésimos (0.02&nbspUYN)
Currency
Nuevo peso (1975-1993)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 November 1991
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#5299
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Value in front of Supine Laurel Branches.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
CENTESIMOS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Centésimos coin from Uruguay, made of Aluminium and weighing 1.5 grams, is interesting because it was one of the smallest coins in circulation in the country at the time, and its aluminum composition made it lightweight and easy to handle.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977 So 17000000 - - - - - -
1978 So 3000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Centésimos 1977-1978 coin.