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5 Nuevos Pesos

1989 year
Stainless steel 1.4 g 15.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Uruguay
Period
Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1989
Value
5 Nuevos Pesos (5&nbspUYN)
Currency
Nuevo peso (1975-1993)
Composition
Stainless steel
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
15.5 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 August 1995
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#5307
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Denomination, value and date on center, with 2 branches, one of olives the other of laurel, tied on bottom with a bow.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
N$
5
1989

Engraver: Miguel Angel Bía

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Nuevos Pesos 1989 coin from Uruguay was designed by the Uruguayan artist and engraver, José Luis Zorrilla de San Martín. The coin features a depiction of the famous Uruguayan writer and poet, José Gervasio Artigas, on its obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Uruguay. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Central Bank of Uruguay to commemorate the country's bicentennial anniversary.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  65000000 - - - - - -

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