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5000 Nuevos Pesos Hydroelectricity, Pattern strike
| Issuer | Banco Central del Uruguay |
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| Year | 1981 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The conjoined coats of arms of Argentina and Uruguay are displayed prominently at center, commemorating the binational nature of the Salto Grande hydroelectric project jointly undertaken by both nations. The date appears within the design. The encircling legend references the Salto Grande binational construction project; Salto Grande refers to the great waterfall that existed at the site prior to the dam's construction. The overall design is executed in a formal heraldic style befitting an official commemorative pattern strike. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | URUGUAY N$ 5.000 |
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