1000 Pesos Uruguayos Eladio Dieste

Issuer	Banco Central del Uruguay
Year	2021
Type	Commemorative circulation coin
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Obverse description	Facing portrait of engineer Eladio Dieste dominates the central field, rendered in relief. The legend 'Ing. ELADIO DIESTE' and his life years '(1917-2000)' appear to the upper right of the effigy. The face value '$ 1.000' is inscribed to the left, while the national legend 'REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY' runs along the lower portion of the coin.
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Reverse description	A detailed architectural view of the Church of Atlántida (Iglesia Cristo Obrero), designed by Eladio Dieste, occupies the central field, showcasing its distinctive undulating brick vaulted structure. The legend 'PATRIMONIO MUNDIAL' arcs across the upper field, denoting the UNESCO World Heritage designation. The inscription 'IGLESIA DE ATLÁNTIDA' appears to the right of the building, and the year of issue '2021' is placed below. A decorative double row of brick-pattern motifs borders the lower edge, referencing Dieste's signature use of reinforced brick construction. The UNESCO emblem is present in the design.
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