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3000 Guaraníes Ruins of Humaitá
1975 year| Gold (.900) | 21.30 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay) |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1975 |
| Value | 3000 Guaraníes 3000 PYG = USD 0.38 |
| Currency | Guarani (1944-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 21.30 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#170481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ruins of Humaitá
Script: Latin
Lettering: RUINAS DE HUMAITA
Translation: Ruins of Humaitá
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The remains of the old fortress of Humaitá are located on the left side of the Paraguay River, approximately 430 km to the south of Asunción. During the Paraguayan War (1864–1870) this fortress was important because it controlled river access to the capital, Asunción.Ruins of Humaitá. Only a few vestiges survived bombardment by enemy cannons during the war. One of these was San Carlos Borromeo's church. Carlos Antonio López ordered its construction. It was inaugurated on January 1, 1861. At the time, it was considered one of the most beautiful in the Americas.
Interesting fact
The 3000 Guaraníes coin featuring the Ruins of Humaitá is a unique and valuable collector's item due to its gold content and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 2125 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3000 Guaraníes (Ruins of Humaitá) 1975 coin.
