5000 Nuevos Pesos Hydroelectricity - Pattern Strike

€2.00
IssuerUruguay
Year1981
TypeCoin pattern
Value5000 Nuevos Pesos (5000 UYN)
CurrencyNuevo peso (1975-1993)
CompositionGold (.900)
Weight20 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1981
Reference(s) KM#PnB114
Obverse descriptionCoats of arms of Argentina and Uruguay, the countries who shared contruction of the hydroelectric dam, and date. Salto Grande (Big Jump) is the name of the waterfall that existed prior to the dam building.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSALTO GRANDE OBRA BINACIONAL So 1981
(Translation: Salto Grande bi-national building site)
Reverse descriptionName of country on top, Hydroelectric dam at center, value on bottom. This hydroelectric dam was built on the shared effort of Argentina and Uruguay, and electric power generated is also shared between both countries.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringURUGUAY N$ 5.000
Edge
Mint(So)
Casa de Moneda de Chile,Santiago, Chile (1743-date)
Mintage1981 So - Proof -
Catalog ID5955439560
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