5 Centésimos 1944-1951 front 5 Centésimos 1944-1951 back
5 Centésimos 1944-1951 photo
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5 Centésimos

 
Copper 5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1944-1951
Value
5 Centésimos (0.05&nbspUYP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1975)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
5 January 1952
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#5285
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Face value within laurel wreath, mintmark on top.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
So
5
CENTÉSIMOS

Translation:
Santiago (Chilean mintmark)
5
Cents

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Centésimos coin from Uruguay was designed by the country's famous artist, José Belloni, who was known for his sculptures and medals. He designed the coin's obverse side, which features the image of a rural worker, symbolizing the country's agricultural industry.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1944 So 4000000 - - - - - -
1946 So 2000000 - - - - - -
1947 So 2000000 - - - - - -
1948 So 3000000 - - - - - -
1949 So 2800000 - - - - - -
1951 So 15000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centésimos 1944-1951 coin.