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250 Pesos Uruguayos Dances and Typical Costumes
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Oriental Republic of Uruguay (Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay) |
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 250 Pesos Uruguayos (250 UYU) |
| Currency | Peso uruguayo (1993-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2006 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#48093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Detail of "Uno de los tres chiripás", painting by Juan Manuel Blanes. Date on excergue, above or word "Gauchos"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENCUENTRO DE DOS MUNDOS
1997
GAUCHOS
Translation:
Meeting of 2 worlds
Gauchos=country people
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
The painting "Uno de los tres chiripás" by Juan Manuel Blanes, shows a gaucho, typical man of country, and a china, the woman; they are upholded on a palenque; wooden structure used to tie horses (chiripá is the name given to a piece of clothes used by gauchos). Blanes painted several pieces, showing the people and ways of life of the people living in rural areas.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1997 Uruguayan 250 Pesos coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of a traditional Uruguayan dance, known as the "Candombe," which is a lively and rhythmic dance that originated in Africa and was brought to Uruguay by enslaved Africans. The dance is performed by a group of people wearing colorful costumes, which are also featured on the coin. The reverse side of the coin features the Uruguayan coat of arms and the inscription "250 Pesos" in bold letters. This coin is a beautiful representation of Uruguay's cultural diversity and rich history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Pesos Uruguayos (Dances and Typical Costumes) 1997 coin.
