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5000 Nuevos Pesos Central Bank
| Issuer | Banco Central del Uruguay |
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| Year | 1987 |
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| Weight | 25 g |
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| Obverse description | Central design features a large radiant sunburst with straight rays emanating from a central point, set within a raised circular border and flanked by two recessed rectangular panels in a modern geometric composition. The denomination N$ 5.000 appears vertically along the left field, while the legend URUGUAY 1987 AG 900 is inscribed vertically along the right field. The design reflects a contemporary artistic style with strong contrast between polished and frosted surfaces typical of proof coinage. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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Uruguay's 1987 coinage program coincided with the country's fragile return to civilian rule following twelve years of military dictatorship, ended in 1985. The Banco Central issued several commemorative silver pieces during this period as the restored government worked to reestablish institutional credibility — this denomination among them.
The .900 silver specification follows the same fineness standard the mint had used for earlier Uruguayan commemoratives, maintaining continuity through the transition years.