© Monedas de la República Oriental del Uruguay
© Monedas de la República Oriental del Uruguay
2000 Pesos Durazno City Foundation
2021 year| Silver (.900) | 12.5 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay) |
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 2000 Pesos Uruguayos (2000 UYU) |
| Currency | Peso uruguayo (1993-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#348050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Image of Fructuoso Rivera at center, face value in numbers on left, turned 270º; event date, person name, and event name on right, turned 90º
Script: Latin
Lettering:
$ 2.000
1821
FRUCTUOSO RIVERA
FUNDACIÓN de la CIUDAD de DURAZNO
Translation:
$ 2,000
1821
Fructuoso Rivera
Foundation of Durazno City
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Fructuoso Rivera, one of the main heros of Uruguay Founded Durazno City on 1821, placed on center of the county. Rivera was also founder of the Partido Colorado (Red Party), one of the two traditional political parties.Original name was San Pedro de Durazno (Saint Peter of Peach) Durazno in Spanish means peach, name from a peach tree that was a t the location of new city. On 1906, name was changed to Durazno, as part of the elimination of all religiuos references, cause of country Government turned un religious, but accepting all religions.
ESPAÑOL:
Fructuoso Rivera, uno de los principales héroes de Uruguay fundó la ciudad de durazno en 1821, ubicada en el centro del país. Rivera también fué fundador del Partido Colorado, uno de los dos partidos tradicionales del país.
El nombre original de la ciudad fué San Pedro del Durazno. El nombre proviene de un árbol de durazno que estaba emplazado en la ubicación del nuevo poblado. El nombre fué cambiado en 1906, durante el proceso de laicización del estado. El Gobierno dejó de tener religión, pero acepta y respeta todas las religiones.
Interesting fact
The 2000 Pesos (Durazno City Foundation) 2021 coin from Uruguay is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the city's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features an image of the city's founder, Francisco de Sales, while the reverse side depicts the city's coat of arms and a representation of the city's agricultural and industrial heritage. The coin's silver content and limited mintage of 5,000 pieces also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2000 Pesos (Durazno City Foundation) 2021 coin.
