The Uruguayan national hero José Gervasio Artigas (1764-1850) who was the first leader in the movement toward independence, and National Coat of Arms
Reverse description
Estévez Palace (Old House of Government) situated besides Plaza Independencia in Montevideo
Signature(s)
Carlos E. Ricci, William W. Rosso, Juan César Pacchiotti,
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
Portrait of José G. Artigas, with overprinted `N$ 10 / LEY Nº
14316` in a circle, owing to currency reform.
Obverse lettering
(Host note) BANCO CENTRAL DEL
URUGUAY
PAGARÁ AL PORTADOR Y A LA VISTA
DIEZ MIL
PESOS
MONEDA
NACIONAL
ARTIGAS
(Overprinted seal on watermark area) N$ 10
LEY Nº 14.316 (Translation: (Host note)Central Bank of Uruguay Will pay to the bearer on demand Ten thousand Pesos National Currency Artigas (Overprinted seal on watermark area) N$ 10 Law# 14,316)
Reverse lettering
BANCO CENTRAL
DEL URUGUAY (Translation: Central Bank of Uruguay)