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50 Centésimos
| Stainless steel | 3.0 g | 21 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 |
| Years | 1994-2008 |
| Value | 50 Centésimos (0.50 UYU) |
| Currency | Peso uruguayo (1993-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2010 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Laurel sprig on left, value on right, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
CENTESIMOS
1994
Translation:
50 Cents
1994
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variant found for 2005 coin (see examples section below):
A) Reverse with bold letters for "CENTESIMOS" and "2005". Number 5 bigger and closer to olive branch.
B) Reverse with fine letters for "CENTESIMOS" and "2005". Number 5 smaller and far from olive branch.
Interesting fact
The 50 Centésimos coin from Uruguay, made of stainless steel and weighing 3.0 grams, has a unique feature - it has a rim that is not circular, but instead has a wavy shape. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it easily recognizable.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 40000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 40000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 35000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centésimos 1994-2008 coin.
