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20 Centésimos
1954 year| Silver (.720) | 3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1954 |
| Value | 20 Centésimos (0.20 UYP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1975) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 16 May 1955 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#10343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Wheat stalks divide value
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20 CTS
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 20 Centésimos coin from Uruguay, made of Silver (.720) and weighing 3 grams, is interesting because it was minted during a time when Uruguay was experiencing a period of high inflation. In 1954, the coin's face value of 20 centésimos was equivalent to about 20% of the country's minimum wage, indicating the coin's value was significantly higher than its face value in today's currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centésimos 1954 coin.
