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20 Centésimos

🇺🇾 Uruguay · 20 Centésimos · 1869–1973
Regular
Weight5 g
Diameter25 mm
MintmarkSo
Mintage 750,000 So issue reported only — 2 further varieties unpublished
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver
DesignerDésiré-Albert Barre
ReferenceSA# 27, CG# 27
Collector's Key World IDCKW-URY-298

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1893 Uruguay 20 Centésimos coins were minted?
750,000 were struck (So issue reported only — 2 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1893 Uruguay 20 Centésimos made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1893 Uruguay 20 Centésimos?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1893 Uruguay 20 Centésimos a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.