© Monedas de la República Oriental del Uruguay
© Monedas de la República Oriental del Uruguay
5000 Pesos Uruguayos FIFA
2004 year| Gold (.925) | 6.75 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Period | Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 5000 Pesos Uruguayos (5000 UYU) |
| Currency | Peso uruguayo (1993-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.925) |
| Weight | 6.75 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 July 2007 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#48101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Stylized Torre de los Homenajes and numeral "100", where "00" are 2 soccer balls.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENARIO DE LA FIFA
100
FUTBOL MUNDIAL
Translation:
FIFA 100TH ANNIVERSARY
WORLD FOOTBALL (SOCCER)
Engraver: Garbiñe López García
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Those coins are part of the FIFA Centenary Numismatic Program; 9650 were distributed by FIFA in cases, with numbered COA. The other 350 were sold at Uruguay in acrillyc capsules.The "Torre de los Homenajes" (Tributes Tower), is a tower 98m tall (281.6ft.), placed at the Estadio Centenario (Centenary Stadium); this soccer stadium was built to host 1st. Soccer World Championship on 1930 (built in only 9 months), and was declared as Historic Monument of World Soccer by FIFA. Stadium name evokes the 100th. anniversary of 1st Constitution.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5000 Pesos Uruguayos (FIFA) 2004 coin from Uruguay is that it was issued to commemorate the country's hosting of the 2004 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Germany. Despite being a non-circulating coin, it was still made with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, featuring a unique design that showcases Uruguay's rich football history and culture. Additionally, the coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and football enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 350 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Pesos Uruguayos (FIFA) 2004 coin.
