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5000 Nuevos Pesos Hydroelectricity - Pattern Strike
1981 year| Gold (.900) | 20 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 5000 Nuevos Pesos (5000 UYN) |
| Currency | Nuevo peso (1975-1993) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1981 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#28485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Name of country on top, Hydroelectric dam at center, value on bottom.
This hydroelectric dam was built on the shared effort of Argentina and Uruguay, and electric power generated is also shared between both countries.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
URUGUAY
N$ 5.000
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a very limited quantity, with only 1,000 coins produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
