100 Nuevos Pesos Binational dam construction

€45,206.00
IssuerUruguay
Year1981
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value100 Nuevos Pesos (100 UYN)
CurrencyNuevo peso (1975-1993)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight12 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness1.76 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to15 September 1991
Reference(s) KM#80, SA#E.1, CG#127
Obverse descriptionName 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.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringURUGUAY N$ 100
Reverse descriptionCoats of arms from Argentina and Uruguay, countries who shared contruction of the hydroelectric dam, and date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALTO GRANDE OBRA BINACIONAL So 1981
EdgeReeded
Mint(So)
Casa de Moneda de Chile,Santiago, Chile (1743-date)
Mintage1981 So - - 25 000
Catalog ID2080689420
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