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500 Nuevos Pesos
| Issuer | Uruguay |
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| Year | 1989 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#98, Schön#82 |
| Obverse description | Draped bust of José Artigas, national hero and founding father of Uruguay, facing three-quarters right, depicted in military uniform with high collar. The portrait is rendered in moderate relief and occupies the central field. The circular legend REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY runs along the upper periphery, while the name ARTIGAS appears at the base of the design, flanked by two small dots. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY .ARTIGAS. |
| Reverse description | The denomination N$ 500 is displayed prominently in the center of the field, with the date 1989 inscribed above. The central device is framed by a wreath composed of laurel and olive branches encircling the value, tied at the base with a decorative bow. The overall design is simple and symmetrical, with all inscriptions in Latin script. |
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