200 Pesos Uruguayos (United Nations) 1995 front 200 Pesos Uruguayos (United Nations) 1995 back
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200 Pesos Uruguayos United Nations

1995 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1995
Value
200 Pesos Uruguayos (200&nbspUYU)
Currency
Peso uruguayo (1993-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
31 May 2005
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#48072
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Logo of the United Nations, with stilized 50, denomination on exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CINCUENTENARIO DE LAS NACIONES UNIDAS
50
$ 200

Translation: 50th. Anniversary of the United Nations

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

8,000 coins were distributed by UN Numismatic Program, as part of 2 different sets: One including 36 silver coins of different countries (all by Royal mint) in a 3 trays presentation, with information booklet.

The other was 23 copper/nickel coins, and this silver coin, from all different countries, they were presented in capsules included in information cards for each coin.

The rest of the coins (251 pieces) were sold at Uruguay.

Interesting fact

The 200 Pesos Uruguayos (United Nations) 1995 coin from Uruguay is a unique piece that features the United Nations emblem on one side and the Uruguayan coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the United Nations and is made of silver (.925) with a weight of 28.28 grams. It's a non-circulating coin, which means it was not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item. This coin is a rare and valuable addition to any coin collection, especially for those interested in numismatics related to the United Nations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995  8000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Pesos Uruguayos (United Nations) 1995 coin.