Uruguay 1960 10 centesimos

from the Acanthite collection

from the Acanthite collection

This type was struck in 1960, probably at the United States Mint. The obverse features Jose Artigas, considered the father of independence. Uruguayan coinage was sporadic in the twentieth century and many issues are rare; this one is common. The 1953 issue is nearly identical in design but is accorded a different KM number. No additional five centésimos were struck prior to the reform of 1975.

Recorded mintage: 72,500,000.

Specification: 4.5 g, nickel-brass, designed by T. H. Paget and Gilroy Roberts.

Catalog reference: KM 39.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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• 1949 5 centésimos
• 1960 25 centésimos
• 1960 50 centésimos
• 1960 peso
• 1961 10 pesos
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