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5 Centésimos
1960 year| Nickel brass | 3.5 g | 20 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 | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1960 |
| Value | 5 Centésimos (0.05 UYP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1975) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 1975 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#8115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTÉSIMOS
Engraver: Gilroy Roberts
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centésimos coin from Uruguay has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center. This hole was intentionally designed to make it easier for people to thread the coin onto a string or a cord, making it easier to carry or display. This feature is not commonly found in coins from other countries, making it a distinctive characteristic of Uruguayan currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 88000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centésimos 1960 coin.
