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5 Nuevos Pesos José Artigas - Pattern
| Issuer | Banco Central del Uruguay |
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| Year | 1975 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#65a, CG#E.41 |
| Obverse description | The obverse features a rectangular inset portrait of José Artigas, the national hero of Uruguay, shown as a facing bust in high relief against a stippled background field. To the left of the portrait, the denomination 'N$5' appears in large incuse numerals. The name 'ARTIGAS' is inscribed within the portrait frame. Below, the commemorative legend 'SESQUICENTENARIO DE MDCCCXXV' arcs across the lower field, with 'URUGUAY' inscribed beneath, marking the 150th anniversary of Uruguayan independence. |
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| Obverse lettering | N$ 5 ARTIGAS So SESQUICENTENARIO DE MDCCCXXV URUGUAY (Translation: 5 Nuevos Pesos Artigas (So=mintmark) 150th Anniversary of MDCCCXXV (1825) Uruguay) |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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