50 Pesos Uruguayos Melo
1996 year| Silver (.900) | 12.5 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 50 Pesos Uruguayos (50 UYU) |
| Currency | Peso uruguayo (1993-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 May 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#41259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Department coat of arms, value on left, date of foundation of the city, sorrounded with "DEPARTAMENTO DE CERRO LARGO" and "200 AÑOS DE MELO".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEPARTAMENTO DE CERRO LARGO
$
50
1795
200 AÑOS DE MELO
Translation:
Department of Cerro Largo (long hill)
200th. Anniversary of Melo (city, capital of the department)
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Melo is a city placed to north-east of the country, capital of the deparment Cerro Largo), which has border with Brazil.Interesting fact
The 50 Pesos Uruguayos (Melo) 1996 coin from Uruguay is a unique piece that features a portrait of Jose Gervasio Artigas, a national hero who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pesos Uruguayos (Melo) 1996 coin.
