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20 Centésimos
1920 year| Silver (.800) | 5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 20 Centésimos (0.20 UYP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1975) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 14 August 1935 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Bust of José Artigas left, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CON LIBERTAD NI OFENDO NI TEMO
* ARTIGAS * 20 CENT. *
Translation:
WITH FREEDOM NEITHER OFFERING OR FEAR
* ARTIGAS * 20 CENTS *
Edge
Reeded
Comment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Gervasio_ArtigasInteresting fact
The 20 Centésimos coin from Uruguay, made of Silver (.800) and weighing 5 grams, is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the country. In the early 1920s, Uruguay was facing high inflation and currency devaluation, which led to the introduction of a new currency, the "peso oro," in 1921. Despite this, the 20 Centésimos coin continued to be minted until 1925, when it was replaced by a coin with a different design and composition. This coin's design features the national emblem of Uruguay on one side and the denomination on the other, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centésimos 1920 coin.
