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50 Pesos Uruguayos Independence
2011 year| Copper plated steel | 10.4 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 50 Pesos Uruguayos 50 UYU = USD 1.21 |
| Currency | Peso uruguayo (1993-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 10.4 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#22260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Radiant sun with face, event name in circular legend, years below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BICENTENARIO DE LOS HECHOS HISTORICOS
• 1811-2011 •
Translation:
200th Anniversary of the Historical Facts
• 1811-2011 •
Engraver: Dalibor Schmidt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In 1811, Uruguay began a revolution against the Spain Colonial regime. Several coins were issued to celebrate the anniversary of the revolt. Jose Gervasio Artigas was the main leader of the Revolution, and is considered the most important hero of the country.Only 1 drawing was made in presence of Artigas - when he was 82 years old; therefore, other artists could only imagine aspects of Artigas; the drawing (made using the coal technique by Juan Manuel Blanes) is considered the most accurate image, and is used on Uruguayan coins.
(Source of images: Monedas del Uruguay site)
The second image was used for this coin, the other is the one used for many previous coins with Artigas bust.
This issue was minted in Kremnica, Slovakia.
Interesting fact
The 50 Pesos Uruguayos (Independence) 2011 coin from Uruguay features a unique design that commemorates the country's independence from Spain, which was achieved on August 25, 1825. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Jose Artigas, who is considered the father of Uruguayan independence, while the reverse side depicts the country's coat of arms and the anniversary dates "1825-2011". This coin was minted to celebrate the 186th anniversary of Uruguay's independence and was circulated widely throughout the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pesos Uruguayos (Independence) 2011 coin.
