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10 Centésimos

🇺🇾 Uruguay · 10 Centésimos · 1869–1973
Regular
Weight4.5 g
Diameter22 mm
Mintage 10,000,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
DesignerThomas Humphrey Paget
ReferenceSA# 77, CG# 77
Collector's Key World IDCKW-URY-295

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1959 Uruguay 10 Centésimos coins were minted?
10,000,000 were struck.
What is a 1959 Uruguay 10 Centésimos made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 4.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1959 Uruguay 10 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 1959 Uruguay 10 Centésimos a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.