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5 Centésimos

🇺🇾 Uruguay · 5 Centésimos · 1869–1973
Regular
Weight5 g
Diameter23.3 mm
CompositionCopper-nickel
ReferenceKM# 21, SA# 35, 38, 45, 51, 54.1, 54.2, CG# 35, 38, 45, 51, 54.1, 54.2, GL# UY35, UY38, UY45, UY51, UY54.1, UY54.2, Schön# 3
Collector's Key World IDCKW-URY-21

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What is a 1901 Uruguay 5 Centésimos made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1901 Uruguay 5 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 1901 Uruguay 5 Centésimos a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.