| Issuer | Uruguay |
| Year | 1968 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 UYP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1975) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Dimensions | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 1 July 1975 |
| Reference(s) | KM#50, Schön#34 |
| Obverse description | Portrait of José Artigas to the right, date below |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPÚBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY
• ARTIGAS •
1968 (Translation: Oriental Republic of Uruguay) |
| Reverse description | Coral Flower (National Flower) |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 5 PESOS |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | (So) Casa de Moneda de Chile,Santiago, Chile (1743-date) |
| Mintage | 1968 So - Casa de Moneda de Chile - 42 680 000 1968 So - Casa de Moneda de Chile; Proof - 50 |
| Catalog ID | 5335628850 |
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