5 Guaraníes (FAO) 1978-1986 front 5 Guaraníes (FAO) 1978-1986 back
5 Guaraníes (FAO) 1978-1986 photo
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5 Guaraníes FAO

 
Stainless steel 3.5 g 20.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Paraguay
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay)
Period
Republic (1811-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1978-1986
Value
5 Guaraníes (5&nbspPYG)
Currency
Guarani (1944-date)
Composition
Stainless steel
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
20.0 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
17 January 2014
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#4973
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Cotton plant and value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALIMENTOS PARA EL MUNDO
5 GUARANIES

Translation:
Food for the world
5 guaraníes

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Guaraníes coin from Paraguay, made of stainless steel and weighing 3.5 grams, has an interesting fact. It was designed by the Paraguayan artist and engraver, José María Moreno. He was known for his work in creating the designs of several Paraguayan coins and banknotes, and his artwork can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Paraguay.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978  10000000 - - - - - -
1980  12000000 - - - - - -
1984  15000000 - - - - - -
1986  15000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Guaraníes (FAO) 1978-1986 coin.