Obverse. Image Courtesy of Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS.com)
  • 50 Centesimos 1994-2008, KM# 106, Uruguay
  • 50 Centesimos 1994-2008, KM# 106, Uruguay
Obverse

Depicts José Gervasio Artigas bust right, surrounded by the country name.

José Gervasio Artigas (1764—1850) is a national hero of Uruguay, soldier and revolutionary leader who is regarded as the father of Uruguayan independence, although that goal was not attained until several years after he had been forced into exile. Artigas's birthday is celebrated as a national holiday (19 June).

REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY

Reverse

Laurel sprig on left, value on right, date in exergue.

50
CENTESIMOS
1994

Edge

50 Centesimos

KM# 106 Schön# 90
Characteristics
Material Stainless Steel
Weight 3 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.3 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mints
Casa da Moeda do Brasil (CMB)
Kremnica Mint (MK)
Paris Mint (A)
Royal Spanish Mint (FNMT-RCM)
South African Mint (SA Mint)

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