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2 Pesos Big Cospel - Pattern
| Issuer | Paraguay |
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| Year | 1925 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the bold numeral '2' at center, with the word PESOS inscribed immediately below, all enclosed within a decorative inner border of small floral or rosette ornaments forming a complete ring around the denomination. The field is otherwise plain, giving prominence to the large, simply rendered numeral. The overall design reflects the utilitarian aesthetic of a pattern or trial piece intended for circulation assessment. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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Paraguay's monetary history in the 1920s was shaped by chronic instability — the country had cycled through multiple currency reforms since the catastrophic losses of the War of the Triple Alliance, which wiped out roughly 60% of the population and left the economy in ruins for decades. This 1925 aluminium pattern was part of an exploratory series testing flan specifications before committing to production contracts, likely tendered through European mints. The "big cospel" designation distinguishes it from a companion striking on a smaller, lighter planchet — same dies, different blank.