My Collection
Description:
Obverse
Fortress on Montevideo's Hill, short name of the country on top, date below. Montevideo's Hill is one of the symbols of the national coat of arms, showing on the upper right quarter. Montevideo's Hill is placed on left shore of Montevideo Bay, while downtown is on right side. There is a fortress on top, that dominates (and protected) all the city. Symbolizes the strength.
Reverse
Value flanked by Olive sprigs.
Related Coins
5 Centésimos
Country: Uruguay / Denomination: 5 Centésimos
(0.05 UYP)
Year: 1960 / Material: Nickel-brass
5 Nuevos Pesos
Country: Uruguay / Denomination: 5 Nuevos Pesos
(5 UYN)
Year: 1980-1981 / Material: Copper-nickel
10 Centesimos (José Gervasio Artigas; Pattern)
Country: Uruguay / Denomination: 10 Centesimos
(0.1 UYP)
Year: 1960 / Material: Gold (.916)
1 Peso Uruguayo (Mulita)
Country: Uruguay / Denomination: 1 Peso Uruguayo
1 UYU = 0.032 USD
Year: 2011-2012 / Material: Brass-plated steel
10 Nuevos Pesos
Country: Uruguay / Denomination: 10 Nuevos Pesos
(10 UYN)
Year: 1989 / Material: Stainless Steel
5 Centésimos
Country: Uruguay / Denomination: 5 Centésimos
(0.05 UYP)
Year: 1953 / Material: Copper-nickel
10 Centésimos
Country: Uruguay / Denomination: 10 Centésimos
(0.10 UYP)
Year: 1930 / Material: Aluminium-bronze
5000 Nuevos Pesos (Presidential Meeting)
Country: Uruguay / Denomination: 5000 Nuevos Pesos
(5000 UYN)
Year: 1988 / Material: Silver (.900)
5 Centésimos
Country: Uruguay / Denomination: 5 Centésimos
(0.05 UYP)
Year: 1944-1951 / Material: Copper