50 Nuevos Pesos 1989 front 50 Nuevos Pesos 1989 back
50 Nuevos Pesos 1989 photo
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50 Nuevos Pesos

1989 year
Stainless steel 4.8 g 23 mm
Description
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
1989
Value
50 Nuevos pesos (50&nbspUYN)
Currency
Nuevo peso (1975-1993)
Composition
Stainless steel
Weight
4.8 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 August 1995
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#7522
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Value on center, within Laurel and olive wreath, tied on bottom with a bow; date above value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
N$
50
1989

Engraver: Miguel Angel Bía

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Nuevos Pesos 1989 coin from Uruguay was the first coin in the world to feature a Braille inscription. The coin's reverse side features the number "50" in Braille, which was included to assist visually impaired individuals in identifying the coin's denomination. This innovative design feature was a pioneering effort by the Central Bank of Uruguay to make currency more accessible to all members of society.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  42000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Nuevos Pesos 1989 coin.