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50 Pesos Pattern
1968 yearGold | 5.25 g | 24.5 mm |
Issuer | Uruguay |
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Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
Type | Pattern |
Year | 1968 |
Value | 50 Pesos (50 UYP) |
Currency | Peso (1863-1975) |
Composition | Gold |
Weight | 5.25 g |
Diameter | 24.5 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | 1968 |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#118681 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value - Wheat Stalks
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
PESOS
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Pesos (Pattern) 1968 from Uruguay made of Gold weighing 5.25g is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was designed by the Uruguayan artist, José Belloni, and features the country's national emblem, the Sun of May, on one side, and the coat of arms of Uruguay on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and collectors of rare coins.