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4500 Guaraníes Ruins of Humaitá
1975 year| Gold (.900) | 31.90 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay) |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1975 |
| Value | 4500 Guaraníes 4500 PYG = USD 0.57 |
| Currency | Guarani (1944-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 31.90 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#171223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 4500 Guaraníes (Ruins of Humaitá) coin from Paraguay, made of Gold (.900) and weighing 31.90g, is a non-circulating coin that was issued in 1975. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Ruins of Humaitá, a historic site in Paraguay that was once a strategic stronghold during the Triple Alliance War. The coin's design was created by the Paraguayan artist, José Luis Sánchez, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4500 Guaraníes (Ruins of Humaitá) 1975 coin.
