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© World Coin Gallery
5 Pesos Uruguayos
| Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 6.27 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Uruguay (Banco Central del Uruguay) |
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2003-2008 |
| Value | 5 Pesos Uruguayos 5 UYU = USD 0.12 |
| Currency | Peso uruguayo (1993-date) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.27 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.66 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Value in both numerals and lettering. Date below exergue line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
$5
CINCO PESOS
URUGUAYOS
2008
Translation:
$5
Five Pesos
Uruguayos
2003
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are 2 variants for this coin (Krause):KM# 120.1 Minted at Buenos Aires, dated 2003, has no mintmark, and also the neck of the bust points between "P" and "U" on "REPÚBLICA".
KM# 120.2 Minted at Santiago dated 2005 and 2008 has the mintmark under bust; the neck of the bust points directly to the "P" on "REPÚBLICA".
2005 version is softer than 2003 and 2008 (stronger relief of details).
